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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.73, 25,013.00 and 7,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.73, 25,013.00 and 7,305.90 is: 10,961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.73 : 25,013.00 = 7,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.73/25,013.00 = 7,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.73x = 25,013.00 × 7,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.73x = 182,742,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,742,401.17/16,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.87

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