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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.93, 25,233.03 and 8,934.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.93, 25,233.03 and 8,934.87 is: 13,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.93 : 25,233.03 = 8,934.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.93/25,233.03 = 8,934.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.93x = 25,233.03 × 8,934.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.93x = 225,453,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,453,842.76/16,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.60

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