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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.63, 25,111.67 and 8,007.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.63, 25,111.67 and 8,007.69 is: 11,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.63 : 25,111.67 = 8,007.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.63/25,111.67 = 8,007.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.63x = 25,111.67 × 8,007.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.63x = 201,086,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,086,428.70/16,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.26

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