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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.06, 25,009.94 and 9,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.06, 25,009.94 and 9,739.70 is: 14,612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.06 : 25,009.94 = 9,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.06/25,009.94 = 9,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.06x = 25,009.94 × 9,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.06x = 243,589,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,589,138.87/16,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.38

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