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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.52, 25,378.10 and 14,422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.52, 25,378.10 and 14,422.64 is: 21,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.52 : 25,378.10 = 14,422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.52/25,378.10 = 14,422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.52x = 25,378.10 × 14,422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.52x = 366,019,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,019,001.18/16,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,613.78

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