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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.54, 25,038.56 and 6,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.54, 25,038.56 and 6,313.62 is: 9,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.54 : 25,038.56 = 6,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.54/25,038.56 = 6,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.54x = 25,038.56 × 6,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.54x = 158,083,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,083,953.19/16,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.83

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