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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.02, 25,035.66 and 6,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.02, 25,035.66 and 6,832.74 is: 10,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.02 : 25,035.66 = 6,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.02/25,035.66 = 6,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.02x = 25,035.66 × 6,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.02x = 171,062,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,062,155.51/16,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.16

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