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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.52, 25,347.41 and 11,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.52, 25,347.41 and 11,907.62 is: 17,864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.52 : 25,347.41 = 11,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.52/25,347.41 = 11,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.52x = 25,347.41 × 11,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.52x = 301,827,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,827,326.26/16,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,864.34

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