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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.05, 25,067.44 and 6,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.05, 25,067.44 and 6,182.46 is: 9,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.05 : 25,067.44 = 6,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.05/25,067.44 = 6,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.05x = 25,067.44 × 6,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.05x = 154,978,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,978,477.64/16,705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.34

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