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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.48, 25,415.10 and 10,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.48, 25,415.10 and 10,367.28 is: 15,549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.48 : 25,415.10 = 10,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.48/25,415.10 = 10,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.48x = 25,415.10 × 10,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.48x = 263,485,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,485,457.93/16,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.93

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