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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.61, 25,438.22 and 8,963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.61, 25,438.22 and 8,963.67 is: 13,440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.61 : 25,438.22 = 8,963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.61/25,438.22 = 8,963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.61x = 25,438.22 × 8,963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.61x = 228,019,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,019,893.66/16,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.92

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