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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.98, 25,452.26 and 7,483.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.98, 25,452.26 and 7,483.69 is: 11,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.98 : 25,452.26 = 7,483.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.98/25,452.26 = 7,483.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.98x = 25,452.26 × 7,483.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.98x = 190,476,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,476,846.10/16,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.37

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