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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.08, 25,294.02 and 12,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.08, 25,294.02 and 12,955.22 is: 19,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.08 : 25,294.02 = 12,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.08/25,294.02 = 12,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.08x = 25,294.02 × 12,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.08x = 327,689,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,689,593.78/16,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.67

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