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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,890.03, 25,211.36 and 14,894.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,890.03, 25,211.36 and 14,894.95 is: 22,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,890.03 : 25,211.36 = 14,894.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,890.03/25,211.36 = 14,894.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,890.03x = 25,211.36 × 14,894.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,890.03x = 375,522,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,522,046.90/16,890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.35

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