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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.39, 25,369.55 and 8,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.39, 25,369.55 and 8,035.10 is: 12,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.39 : 25,369.55 = 8,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.39/25,369.55 = 8,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.39x = 25,369.55 × 8,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.39x = 203,846,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,846,954.72/16,913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.40

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