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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.76, 25,002.61 and 6,812.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.76, 25,002.61 and 6,812.33 is: 10,220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.76 : 25,002.61 = 6,812.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.76/25,002.61 = 6,812.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.76x = 25,002.61 × 6,812.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.76x = 170,325,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,325,888.14/16,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.72

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