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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.40, 25,442.40 and 9,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.40, 25,442.40 and 9,934.40 is: 14,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.40 : 25,442.40 = 9,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.40/25,442.40 = 9,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.40x = 25,442.40 × 9,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.40x = 252,754,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,754,978.56/16,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,907.93

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