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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.12, 25,026.48 and 13,428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.12, 25,026.48 and 13,428.43 is: 20,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.12 : 25,026.48 = 13,428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.12/25,026.48 = 13,428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.12x = 25,026.48 × 13,428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.12x = 336,066,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,066,209.69/16,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.54

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