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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.73, 25,069.42 and 9,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.73, 25,069.42 and 9,344.14 is: 13,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.73 : 25,069.42 = 9,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.73/25,069.42 = 9,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.73x = 25,069.42 × 9,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.73x = 234,252,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,252,084.16/16,735.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.12

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