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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.24, 25,034.52 and 7,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.24, 25,034.52 and 7,327.80 is: 10,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.24 : 25,034.52 = 7,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.24/25,034.52 = 7,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.24x = 25,034.52 × 7,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.24x = 183,447,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,447,955.66/16,680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.92

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