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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.93, 25,063.75 and 7,354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.93, 25,063.75 and 7,354.29 is: 11,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.93 : 25,063.75 = 7,354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.93/25,063.75 = 7,354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.93x = 25,063.75 × 7,354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.93x = 184,326,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,326,085.99/16,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.61

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