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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.03, 24,617.13 and 6,925.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.03, 24,617.13 and 6,925.26 is: 10,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.03 : 24,617.13 = 6,925.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.03/24,617.13 = 6,925.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.03x = 24,617.13 × 6,925.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.03x = 170,480,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,480,025.70/16,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.04

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