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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.68, 25,194.96 and 6,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.68, 25,194.96 and 6,262.44 is: 9,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.68 : 25,194.96 = 6,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.68/25,194.96 = 6,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.68x = 25,194.96 × 6,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.68x = 157,781,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,781,925.30/16,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.20

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