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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.44, 25,006.88 and 4,359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.44, 25,006.88 and 4,359.44 is: 6,539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.44 : 25,006.88 = 4,359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.44/25,006.88 = 4,359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.44x = 25,006.88 × 4,359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.44x = 109,015,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,015,992.95/16,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.09

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