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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.22, 25,420.38 and 9,067.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.22, 25,420.38 and 9,067.86 is: 13,587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.22 : 25,420.38 = 9,067.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.22/25,420.38 = 9,067.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.22x = 25,420.38 × 9,067.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.22x = 230,508,360.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,508,360.77/16,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.92

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