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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.02, 25,052.80 and 6,834.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.02, 25,052.80 and 6,834.36 is: 10,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.02 : 25,052.80 = 6,834.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.02/25,052.80 = 6,834.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.02x = 25,052.80 × 6,834.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.02x = 171,219,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,219,854.21/16,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.74

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