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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.82, 25,004.76 and 6,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.82, 25,004.76 and 6,809.10 is: 10,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.82 : 25,004.76 = 6,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.82/25,004.76 = 6,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.82x = 25,004.76 × 6,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.82x = 170,259,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,259,911.32/16,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.66

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