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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.06, 25,008.72 and 9,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.06, 25,008.72 and 9,285.13 is: 13,905.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.06 : 25,008.72 = 9,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.06/25,008.72 = 9,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.06x = 25,008.72 × 9,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.06x = 232,209,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,209,216.33/16,699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.53

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