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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.51, 25,009.16 and 6,810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.51, 25,009.16 and 6,810.58 is: 10,217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.51 : 25,009.16 = 6,810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.51/25,009.16 = 6,810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.51x = 25,009.16 × 6,810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.51x = 170,326,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,326,882.12/16,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.26

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