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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.86, 25,443.70 and 7,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.86, 25,443.70 and 7,607.96 is: 11,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.86 : 25,443.70 = 7,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.86/25,443.70 = 7,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.86x = 25,443.70 × 7,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.86x = 193,574,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,574,651.85/16,967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.31

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