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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.52, 25,014.83 and 13,155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.52, 25,014.83 and 13,155.87 is: 19,749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.52 : 25,014.83 = 13,155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.52/25,014.83 = 13,155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.52x = 25,014.83 × 13,155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.52x = 329,091,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,091,738.87/16,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,749.23

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