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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.91, 25,333.26 and 16,495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.91, 25,333.26 and 16,495.62 is: 24,706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.91 : 25,333.26 = 16,495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.91/25,333.26 = 16,495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.91x = 25,333.26 × 16,495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.91x = 417,887,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,887,830.32/16,913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.75

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