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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.02, 25,038.66 and 6,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.02, 25,038.66 and 6,834.74 is: 10,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.02 : 25,038.66 = 6,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.02/25,038.66 = 6,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.02x = 25,038.66 × 6,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.02x = 171,132,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,132,731.05/16,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.16

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