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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.45, 25,164.27 and 6,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.45, 25,164.27 and 6,916.32 is: 10,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.45 : 25,164.27 = 6,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.45/25,164.27 = 6,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.45x = 25,164.27 × 6,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.45x = 174,044,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,044,143.89/16,776.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.31

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