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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.93, 25,067.64 and 6,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.93, 25,067.64 and 6,182.31 is: 9,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.93 : 25,067.64 = 6,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.93/25,067.64 = 6,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.93x = 25,067.64 × 6,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.93x = 154,975,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,975,921.45/16,713.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.26

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