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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.70, 25,356.60 and 7,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.70, 25,356.60 and 7,533.28 is: 11,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.70 : 25,356.60 = 7,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.70/25,356.60 = 7,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.70x = 25,356.60 × 7,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.70x = 191,018,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,018,367.65/16,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.06

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