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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,760.03, 25,140.02 and 4,280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,760.03, 25,140.02 and 4,280.05 is: 6,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,760.03 : 25,140.02 = 4,280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,760.03/25,140.02 = 4,280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,760.03x = 25,140.02 × 4,280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,760.03x = 107,600,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,600,505.99/16,760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.07

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