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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.03, 25,320.42 and 7,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.03, 25,320.42 and 7,014.48 is: 10,524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.03 : 25,320.42 = 7,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.03/25,320.42 = 7,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.03x = 25,320.42 × 7,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.03x = 177,609,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,609,579.68/16,876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.37

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