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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.08, 25,116.24 and 9,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.08, 25,116.24 and 9,731.32 is: 14,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.08 : 25,116.24 = 9,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.08/25,116.24 = 9,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.08x = 25,116.24 × 9,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.08x = 244,414,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,414,168.64/16,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.90

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