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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.69, 25,465.55 and 8,092.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.69, 25,465.55 and 8,092.99 is: 12,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.69 : 25,465.55 = 8,092.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.69/25,465.55 = 8,092.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.69x = 25,465.55 × 8,092.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.69x = 206,092,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,092,493.56/16,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.73

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