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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.38, 25,068.69 and 14,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.38, 25,068.69 and 14,823.48 is: 22,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.38 : 25,068.69 = 14,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.38/25,068.69 = 14,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.38x = 25,068.69 × 14,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.38x = 371,605,224.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,605,224.84/16,693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.63

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