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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.52, 25,193.32 and 7,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.52, 25,193.32 and 7,550.72 is: 11,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.52 : 25,193.32 = 7,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.52/25,193.32 = 7,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.52x = 25,193.32 × 7,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.52x = 190,227,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,227,705.19/16,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.10

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