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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.70, 25,001.57 and 6,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.70, 25,001.57 and 6,676.94 is: 10,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.70 : 25,001.57 = 6,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.70/25,001.57 = 6,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.70x = 25,001.57 × 6,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.70x = 166,934,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,934,061.99/16,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.43

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