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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.13, 25,346.31 and 14,686.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.13, 25,346.31 and 14,686.67 is: 22,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.13 : 25,346.31 = 14,686.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.13/25,346.31 = 14,686.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.13x = 25,346.31 × 14,686.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.13x = 372,252,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,252,981.59/16,913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.71

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