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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,800.70, 25,176.43 and 14,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,800.70, 25,176.43 and 14,955.52 is: 22,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,800.70 : 25,176.43 = 14,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,800.70/25,176.43 = 14,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,800.70x = 25,176.43 × 14,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,800.70x = 376,526,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,526,602.39/16,800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,411.36

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