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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.38, 25,500.18 and 9,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.38, 25,500.18 and 9,097.13 is: 13,648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.38 : 25,500.18 = 9,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.38/25,500.18 = 9,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.38x = 25,500.18 × 9,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.38x = 231,978,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,978,324.98/16,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.69

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