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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.90, 25,447.35 and 16,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.90, 25,447.35 and 16,245.02 is: 24,367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.90 : 25,447.35 = 16,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.90/25,447.35 = 16,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.90x = 25,447.35 × 16,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.90x = 413,392,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,392,709.70/16,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.53

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