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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.82, 25,192.98 and 9,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.82, 25,192.98 and 9,774.08 is: 14,644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.82 : 25,192.98 = 9,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.82/25,192.98 = 9,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.82x = 25,192.98 × 9,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.82x = 246,238,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,238,075.99/16,813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.99

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