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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.06, 25,476.90 and 9,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.06, 25,476.90 and 9,083.32 is: 13,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.06 : 25,476.90 = 9,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.06/25,476.90 = 9,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.06x = 25,476.90 × 9,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.06x = 231,414,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,414,835.31/16,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.41

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