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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.69, 25,350.62 and 7,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.69, 25,350.62 and 7,529.25 is: 11,297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.69 : 25,350.62 = 7,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.69/25,350.62 = 7,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.69x = 25,350.62 × 7,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.69x = 190,871,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,871,117.99/16,895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,297.03

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