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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.31, 25,041.90 and 6,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.31, 25,041.90 and 6,169.61 is: 9,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.31 : 25,041.90 = 6,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.31/25,041.90 = 6,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.31x = 25,041.90 × 6,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.31x = 154,498,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,498,842.40/16,706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.94

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