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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.91, 25,015.36 and 7,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.91, 25,015.36 and 7,907.04 is: 11,860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.91 : 25,015.36 = 7,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.91/25,015.36 = 7,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.91x = 25,015.36 × 7,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.91x = 197,797,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,797,471.90/16,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.56

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