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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,918.93, 25,334.65 and 11,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,918.93, 25,334.65 and 11,670.13 is: 17,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,918.93 : 25,334.65 = 11,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,918.93/25,334.65 = 11,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,918.93x = 25,334.65 × 11,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,918.93x = 295,658,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,658,659.00/16,918.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.02

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