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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.08, 25,153.08 and 7,998.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.08, 25,153.08 and 7,998.86 is: 12,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.08 : 25,153.08 = 7,998.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.08/25,153.08 = 7,998.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.08x = 25,153.08 × 7,998.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.08x = 201,195,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,195,965.49/16,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.90

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