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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.51, 25,008.24 and 6,816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.51, 25,008.24 and 6,816.08 is: 10,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.51 : 25,008.24 = 6,816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.51/25,008.24 = 6,816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.51x = 25,008.24 × 6,816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.51x = 170,458,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,458,039.46/16,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.35

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