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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.18, 25,450.44 and 11,414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.18, 25,450.44 and 11,414.71 is: 17,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.18 : 25,450.44 = 11,414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.18/25,450.44 = 11,414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.18x = 25,450.44 × 11,414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.18x = 290,509,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,509,391.97/16,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,113.77

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