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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.15, 25,432.13 and 7,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.15, 25,432.13 and 7,600.25 is: 11,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.15 : 25,432.13 = 7,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.15/25,432.13 = 7,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.15x = 25,432.13 × 7,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.15x = 193,290,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,290,380.87/16,960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.74

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