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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.96, 25,094.34 and 8,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.96, 25,094.34 and 8,932.52 is: 13,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.96 : 25,094.34 = 8,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.96/25,094.34 = 8,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.96x = 25,094.34 × 8,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.96x = 224,155,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,155,693.94/16,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.06

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