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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.53, 25,164.68 and 9,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.53, 25,164.68 and 9,752.84 is: 14,635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.53 : 25,164.68 = 9,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.53/25,164.68 = 9,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.53x = 25,164.68 × 9,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.53x = 245,427,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,427,017.47/16,769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.29

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