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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.28, 25,014.46 and 6,815.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.28, 25,014.46 and 6,815.56 is: 10,223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.28 : 25,014.46 = 6,815.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.28/25,014.46 = 6,815.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.28x = 25,014.46 × 6,815.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.28x = 170,487,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,487,553.00/16,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.36

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