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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.20, 25,369.80 and 16,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.20, 25,369.80 and 16,106.80 is: 24,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.20 : 25,369.80 = 16,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.20/25,369.80 = 16,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.20x = 25,369.80 × 16,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.20x = 408,626,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,626,294.64/16,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.20

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