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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.70, 25,048.05 and 6,834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.70, 25,048.05 and 6,834.70 is: 10,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.70 : 25,048.05 = 6,834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.70/25,048.05 = 6,834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.70x = 25,048.05 × 6,834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.70x = 171,195,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,195,907.34/16,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.05

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