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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.05, 25,026.30 and 10,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.05, 25,026.30 and 10,439.10 is: 15,670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.05 : 25,026.30 = 10,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.05/25,026.30 = 10,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.05x = 25,026.30 × 10,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.05x = 261,252,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,252,048.33/16,672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,670.06

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