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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.76, 25,299.60 and 7,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.76, 25,299.60 and 7,632.76 is: 11,448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.76 : 25,299.60 = 7,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.76/25,299.60 = 7,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.76x = 25,299.60 × 7,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.76x = 193,105,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,105,774.90/16,866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.90

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