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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.52, 25,089.43 and 6,728.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.52, 25,089.43 and 6,728.93 is: 10,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.52 : 25,089.43 = 6,728.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.52/25,089.43 = 6,728.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.52x = 25,089.43 × 6,728.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.52x = 168,824,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,824,875.94/16,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.06

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