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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.99, 25,035.62 and 9,305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.99, 25,035.62 and 9,305.55 is: 13,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.99 : 25,035.62 = 9,305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.99/25,035.62 = 9,305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.99x = 25,035.62 × 9,305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.99x = 232,970,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,970,167.16/16,695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.66

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