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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.62, 25,199.49 and 8,922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.62, 25,199.49 and 8,922.82 is: 13,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.62 : 25,199.49 = 8,922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.62/25,199.49 = 8,922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.62x = 25,199.49 × 8,922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.62x = 224,850,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,850,513.36/16,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.91

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