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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.26, 25,021.23 and 6,151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.26, 25,021.23 and 6,151.62 is: 9,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.26 : 25,021.23 = 6,151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.26/25,021.23 = 6,151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.26x = 25,021.23 × 6,151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.26x = 153,921,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,921,098.89/16,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.06

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