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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.96, 25,444.56 and 7,600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.96, 25,444.56 and 7,600.68 is: 11,399.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.96 : 25,444.56 = 7,600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.96/25,444.56 = 7,600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.96x = 25,444.56 × 7,600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.96x = 193,395,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,395,958.30/16,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.06

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