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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.16, 25,066.08 and 9,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.16, 25,066.08 and 9,763.52 is: 14,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.16 : 25,066.08 = 9,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.16/25,066.08 = 9,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.16x = 25,066.08 × 9,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.16x = 244,733,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,733,173.40/16,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.59

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