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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.22, 25,155.48 and 8,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.22, 25,155.48 and 8,003.76 is: 12,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.22 : 25,155.48 = 8,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.22/25,155.48 = 8,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.22x = 25,155.48 × 8,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.22x = 201,338,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,338,424.60/16,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.14

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