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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.03, 25,004.62 and 7,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.03, 25,004.62 and 7,303.58 is: 10,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.03 : 25,004.62 = 7,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.03/25,004.62 = 7,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.03x = 25,004.62 × 7,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.03x = 182,623,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,623,220.41/16,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.79

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