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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.92, 25,402.98 and 9,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.92, 25,402.98 and 9,137.56 is: 13,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.92 : 25,402.98 = 9,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.92/25,402.98 = 9,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.92x = 25,402.98 × 9,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.92x = 232,121,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,121,253.93/16,928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.52

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