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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752, 25,128 and 4,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752, 25,128 and 4,440 is: 6,660

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752 : 25,128 = 4,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752/25,128 = 4,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752x = 25,128 × 4,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752x = 111,568,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,568,320/16,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660

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