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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.51, 25,001.30 and 6,676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.51, 25,001.30 and 6,676.76 is: 10,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.51 : 25,001.30 = 6,676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.51/25,001.30 = 6,676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.51x = 25,001.30 × 6,676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.51x = 166,927,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,927,521.40/16,667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.15

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