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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.22, 25,423.38 and 9,069.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.22, 25,423.38 and 9,069.86 is: 13,590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.22 : 25,423.38 = 9,069.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.22/25,423.38 = 9,069.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.22x = 25,423.38 × 9,069.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.22x = 230,586,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,586,497.33/16,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.92

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