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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.27, 25,149.41 and 6,236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.27, 25,149.41 and 6,236.07 is: 9,354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.27 : 25,149.41 = 6,236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.27/25,149.41 = 6,236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.27x = 25,149.41 × 6,236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.27x = 156,833,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,833,450.04/16,766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.11

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