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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.42, 25,398.72 and 7,567.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.42, 25,398.72 and 7,567.67 is: 11,354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.42 : 25,398.72 = 7,567.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.42/25,398.72 = 7,567.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.42x = 25,398.72 × 7,567.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.42x = 192,209,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,209,131.38/16,928.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.23

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