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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.96, 25,099.92 and 13,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.96, 25,099.92 and 13,931.04 is: 20,857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.96 : 25,099.92 = 13,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.96/25,099.92 = 13,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.96x = 25,099.92 × 13,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.96x = 349,667,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,667,989.52/16,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,857.07

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