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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,745.22, 25,109.91 and 9,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,745.22, 25,109.91 and 9,727.47 is: 14,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,745.22 : 25,109.91 = 9,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,745.22/25,109.91 = 9,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,745.22x = 25,109.91 × 9,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,745.22x = 244,255,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,255,896.23/16,745.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,586.60

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