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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.76, 25,101.14 and 9,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.76, 25,101.14 and 9,356.70 is: 14,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.76 : 25,101.14 = 9,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.76/25,101.14 = 9,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.76x = 25,101.14 × 9,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.76x = 234,863,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,863,789.85/16,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.76

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