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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.70, 25,259.55 and 14,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.70, 25,259.55 and 14,895.70 is: 22,343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.70 : 25,259.55 = 14,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.70/25,259.55 = 14,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.70x = 25,259.55 × 14,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.70x = 376,258,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,258,678.94/16,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,343.55

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