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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.68, 25,006.56 and 4,984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.68, 25,006.56 and 4,984.54 is: 7,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.68 : 25,006.56 = 4,984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.68/25,006.56 = 4,984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.68x = 25,006.56 × 4,984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.68x = 124,646,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,646,198.58/16,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.97

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