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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.17, 25,152.95 and 8,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.17, 25,152.95 and 8,035.28 is: 12,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.17 : 25,152.95 = 8,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.17/25,152.95 = 8,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.17x = 25,152.95 × 8,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.17x = 202,110,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,110,890.40/16,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.59

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