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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.04, 25,034.52 and 6,826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.04, 25,034.52 and 6,826.32 is: 10,234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.04 : 25,034.52 = 6,826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.04/25,034.52 = 6,826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.04x = 25,034.52 × 6,826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.04x = 170,893,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,893,644.57/16,697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,234.97

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