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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,769.42, 25,159.39 and 6,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,769.42, 25,159.39 and 6,913.34 is: 10,372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,769.42 : 25,159.39 = 6,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,769.42/25,159.39 = 6,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,769.42x = 25,159.39 × 6,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,769.42x = 173,935,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,935,417.26/16,769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.18

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