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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.22, 25,005.46 and 4,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.22, 25,005.46 and 4,983.54 is: 7,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.22 : 25,005.46 = 4,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.22/25,005.46 = 4,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.22x = 25,005.46 × 4,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.22x = 124,615,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,615,710.13/16,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.35

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