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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.54, 25,026.43 and 16,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.54, 25,026.43 and 16,296.06 is: 24,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.54 : 25,026.43 = 16,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.54/25,026.43 = 16,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.54x = 25,026.43 × 16,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.54x = 407,832,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,832,204.87/16,672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,461.31

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