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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.26, 25,002.41 and 6,677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.26, 25,002.41 and 6,677.52 is: 10,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.26 : 25,002.41 = 6,677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.26/25,002.41 = 6,677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.26x = 25,002.41 × 6,677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.26x = 166,953,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,953,965.68/16,668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.28

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