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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.60, 25,475.40 and 9,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.60, 25,475.40 and 9,110.40 is: 13,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.60 : 25,475.40 = 9,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.60/25,475.40 = 9,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.60x = 25,475.40 × 9,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.60x = 232,091,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,091,084.16/16,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.60

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