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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.32, 25,421.92 and 11,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.32, 25,421.92 and 11,693.92 is: 17,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.32 : 25,421.92 = 11,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.32/25,421.92 = 11,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.32x = 25,421.92 × 11,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.32x = 297,281,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,281,898.73/16,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.95

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