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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,764.64, 25,146.97 and 6,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,764.64, 25,146.97 and 6,234.44 is: 9,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,764.64 : 25,146.97 = 6,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,764.64/25,146.97 = 6,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,764.64x = 25,146.97 × 6,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,764.64x = 156,777,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,777,275.65/16,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.66

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