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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.29, 25,397.08 and 9,037.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.29, 25,397.08 and 9,037.05 is: 13,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.29 : 25,397.08 = 9,037.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.29/25,397.08 = 9,037.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.29x = 25,397.08 × 9,037.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.29x = 229,514,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,514,554.83/16,936.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.64

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