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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.84, 25,148.25 and 12,071.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.84, 25,148.25 and 12,071.97 is: 18,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.84 : 25,148.25 = 12,071.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.84/25,148.25 = 12,071.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.84x = 25,148.25 × 12,071.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.84x = 303,588,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,588,919.55/16,764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.67

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