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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.44, 25,450.80 and 11,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.44, 25,450.80 and 11,414.96 is: 17,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.44 : 25,450.80 = 11,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.44/25,450.80 = 11,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.44x = 25,450.80 × 11,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.44x = 290,519,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,519,863.97/16,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,114.13

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