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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.22, 25,152.48 and 8,001.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.22, 25,152.48 and 8,001.75 is: 12,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.22 : 25,152.48 = 8,001.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.22/25,152.48 = 8,001.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.22x = 25,152.48 × 8,001.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.22x = 201,263,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,263,856.84/16,766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.13

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