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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.43, 25,347.45 and 9,003.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.43, 25,347.45 and 9,003.95 is: 13,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.43 : 25,347.45 = 9,003.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.43/25,347.45 = 9,003.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.43x = 25,347.45 × 9,003.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.43x = 228,227,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,227,045.69/16,903.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.82

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