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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.52, 25,429.36 and 7,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.52, 25,429.36 and 7,109.52 is: 10,656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.52 : 25,429.36 = 7,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.52/25,429.36 = 7,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.52x = 25,429.36 × 7,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.52x = 180,790,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,790,543.51/16,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.98

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