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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.99, 25,010.98 and 6,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.99, 25,010.98 and 6,283.31 is: 9,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.99 : 25,010.98 = 6,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.99/25,010.98 = 6,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.99x = 25,010.98 × 6,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.99x = 157,151,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,151,599.98/16,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.96

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