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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.41, 25,112.12 and 6,353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.41, 25,112.12 and 6,353.16 is: 9,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.41 : 25,112.12 = 6,353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.41/25,112.12 = 6,353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.41x = 25,112.12 × 6,353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.41x = 159,541,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,541,284.53/16,741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.74

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