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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.94, 25,432.11 and 13,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.94, 25,432.11 and 13,061.94 is: 19,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.94 : 25,432.11 = 13,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.94/25,432.11 = 13,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.94x = 25,432.11 × 13,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.94x = 332,192,694.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,192,694.89/16,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.46

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