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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.04, 25,344.40 and 9,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.04, 25,344.40 and 9,009 is: 13,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.04 : 25,344.40 = 9,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.04/25,344.40 = 9,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.04x = 25,344.40 × 9,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.04x = 228,327,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,327,699.60/16,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.88

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