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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.22, 25,008.33 and 6,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.22, 25,008.33 and 6,681.53 is: 10,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.22 : 25,008.33 = 6,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.22/25,008.33 = 6,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.22x = 25,008.33 × 6,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.22x = 167,093,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,093,907.14/16,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.30

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