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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.84, 25,022.10 and 6,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.84, 25,022.10 and 6,152.28 is: 9,232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.84 : 25,022.10 = 6,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.84/25,022.10 = 6,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.84x = 25,022.10 × 6,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.84x = 153,942,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,942,965.39/16,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.05

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