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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.16, 25,446.24 and 9,954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.16, 25,446.24 and 9,954.84 is: 14,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.16 : 25,446.24 = 9,954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.16/25,446.24 = 9,954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.16x = 25,446.24 × 9,954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.16x = 253,313,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,313,247.80/16,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.26

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