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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.28, 25,080.97 and 6,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.28, 25,080.97 and 6,187.52 is: 9,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.28 : 25,080.97 = 6,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.28/25,080.97 = 6,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.28x = 25,080.97 × 6,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.28x = 155,189,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,189,003.49/16,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.04

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