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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.43, 25,407.27 and 11,718.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.43, 25,407.27 and 11,718.63 is: 17,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.43 : 25,407.27 = 11,718.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.43/25,407.27 = 11,718.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.43x = 25,407.27 × 11,718.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.43x = 297,738,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,738,396.44/16,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.64

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