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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.38, 25,004.08 and 6,806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.38, 25,004.08 and 6,806.46 is: 10,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.38 : 25,004.08 = 6,806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.38/25,004.08 = 6,806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.38x = 25,004.08 × 6,806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.38x = 170,189,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,189,270.36/16,669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.69

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