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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.08, 25,371.44 and 9,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.08, 25,371.44 and 9,903.74 is: 14,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.08 : 25,371.44 = 9,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.08/25,371.44 = 9,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.08x = 25,371.44 × 9,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.08x = 251,272,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,272,145.19/16,913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.68

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