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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.78, 25,499.40 and 14,907.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.78, 25,499.40 and 14,907.10 is: 22,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.78 : 25,499.40 = 14,907.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.78/25,499.40 = 14,907.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.78x = 25,499.40 × 14,907.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.78x = 380,122,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,122,105.74/16,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.16

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