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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.72, 25,183.44 and 6,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.72, 25,183.44 and 6,932.16 is: 10,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.72 : 25,183.44 = 6,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.72/25,183.44 = 6,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.72x = 25,183.44 × 6,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.72x = 174,575,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,575,635.43/16,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.67

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