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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.88, 25,003.09 and 6,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.88, 25,003.09 and 6,821.08 is: 10,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.88 : 25,003.09 = 6,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.88/25,003.09 = 6,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.88x = 25,003.09 × 6,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.88x = 170,548,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,548,077.14/16,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.84

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