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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.22, 25,006.83 and 6,680.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.22, 25,006.83 and 6,680.53 is: 10,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.22 : 25,006.83 = 6,680.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.22/25,006.83 = 6,680.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.22x = 25,006.83 × 6,680.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.22x = 167,058,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,058,743.56/16,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.79

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