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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.80, 25,327.44 and 14,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.80, 25,327.44 and 14,992.80 is: 22,420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.80 : 25,327.44 = 14,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.80/25,327.44 = 14,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.80x = 25,327.44 × 14,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.80x = 379,729,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,729,242.43/16,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.37

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