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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,918.80, 25,378.20 and 13,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,918.80, 25,378.20 and 13,030.80 is: 19,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,918.80 : 25,378.20 = 13,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,918.80/25,378.20 = 13,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,918.80x = 25,378.20 × 13,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,918.80x = 330,698,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,698,248.56/16,918.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,546.20

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