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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.82, 25,467.48 and 7,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.82, 25,467.48 and 7,607.34 is: 11,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.82 : 25,467.48 = 7,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.82/25,467.48 = 7,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.82x = 25,467.48 × 7,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.82x = 193,739,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,739,779.30/16,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.04

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