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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.08, 25,005.96 and 4,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.08, 25,005.96 and 4,360.08 is: 6,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.08 : 25,005.96 = 4,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.08/25,005.96 = 4,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.08x = 25,005.96 × 4,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.08x = 109,027,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,027,986.08/16,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.56

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