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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.53, 25,008.66 and 6,804.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.53, 25,008.66 and 6,804.89 is: 10,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.53 : 25,008.66 = 6,804.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.53/25,008.66 = 6,804.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.53x = 25,008.66 × 6,804.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.53x = 170,181,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,181,180.35/16,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.28

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