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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.99, 25,021.01 and 7,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.99, 25,021.01 and 7,311.18 is: 10,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.99 : 25,021.01 = 7,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.99/25,021.01 = 7,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.99x = 25,021.01 × 7,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.99x = 182,933,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,933,107.89/16,675.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,969.85

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