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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.03, 25,327.35 and 7,522.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.03, 25,327.35 and 7,522.65 is: 11,283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.03 : 25,327.35 = 7,522.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.03/25,327.35 = 7,522.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.03x = 25,327.35 × 7,522.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.03x = 190,528,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,528,789.48/16,885.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,283.89

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