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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.94, 25,455.36 and 9,084.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.94, 25,455.36 and 9,084.54 is: 13,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.94 : 25,455.36 = 9,084.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.94/25,455.36 = 9,084.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.94x = 25,455.36 × 9,084.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.94x = 231,250,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,250,236.13/16,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.20

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