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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.58, 25,069.11 and 4,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.58, 25,069.11 and 4,867.44 is: 7,300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.58 : 25,069.11 = 4,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.58/25,069.11 = 4,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.58x = 25,069.11 × 4,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.58x = 122,022,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,022,388.78/16,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.79

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