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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.80, 25,199.70 and 14,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.80, 25,199.70 and 14,920.60 is: 22,380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.80 : 25,199.70 = 14,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.80/25,199.70 = 14,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.80x = 25,199.70 × 14,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.80x = 375,994,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,994,643.82/16,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.90

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