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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.80, 25,150.20 and 9,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.80, 25,150.20 and 9,854.80 is: 14,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.80 : 25,150.20 = 9,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.80/25,150.20 = 9,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.80x = 25,150.20 × 9,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.80x = 247,850,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,850,190.96/16,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.20

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