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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.83, 25,191.41 and 6,264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.83, 25,191.41 and 6,264.03 is: 9,395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.83 : 25,191.41 = 6,264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.83/25,191.41 = 6,264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.83x = 25,191.41 × 6,264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.83x = 157,799,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,799,607.42/16,794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.73

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