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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.08, 25,407.90 and 8,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.08, 25,407.90 and 8,168.48 is: 12,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.08 : 25,407.90 = 8,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.08/25,407.90 = 8,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.08x = 25,407.90 × 8,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.08x = 207,543,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,543,922.99/16,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.27

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