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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,750.07, 25,092.25 and 9,715.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,750.07, 25,092.25 and 9,715.31 is: 14,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,750.07 : 25,092.25 = 9,715.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,750.07/25,092.25 = 9,715.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,750.07x = 25,092.25 × 9,715.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,750.07x = 243,778,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,778,837.60/16,750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,553.90

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