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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.72, 25,153.97 and 4,920.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.72, 25,153.97 and 4,920.01 is: 7,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.72 : 25,153.97 = 4,920.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.72/25,153.97 = 4,920.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.72x = 25,153.97 × 4,920.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.72x = 123,757,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,757,696.45/16,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.15

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