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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.02, 25,375.56 and 8,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.02, 25,375.56 and 8,145.82 is: 12,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.02 : 25,375.56 = 8,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.02/25,375.56 = 8,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.02x = 25,375.56 × 8,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.02x = 206,704,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,704,744.16/16,910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.80

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