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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.05, 25,062.84 and 9,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.05, 25,062.84 and 9,306.93 is: 13,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.05 : 25,062.84 = 9,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.05/25,062.84 = 9,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.05x = 25,062.84 × 9,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.05x = 233,258,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,258,097.48/16,708.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.82

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