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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.04, 25,333.91 and 9,001.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.04, 25,333.91 and 9,001.99 is: 13,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.04 : 25,333.91 = 9,001.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.04/25,333.91 = 9,001.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.04x = 25,333.91 × 9,001.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.04x = 228,055,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,055,604.48/16,895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.38

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