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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,753.82, 25,092.44 and 7,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,753.82, 25,092.44 and 7,994.88 is: 11,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,753.82 : 25,092.44 = 7,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,753.82/25,092.44 = 7,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,753.82x = 25,092.44 × 7,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,753.82x = 200,611,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,611,066.69/16,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.05

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