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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.73, 25,169.12 and 6,925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.73, 25,169.12 and 6,925.62 is: 10,380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.73 : 25,169.12 = 6,925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.73/25,169.12 = 6,925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.73x = 25,169.12 × 6,925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.73x = 174,311,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,311,760.85/16,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.81

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