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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,796.61, 25,206.24 and 6,935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,796.61, 25,206.24 and 6,935.67 is: 10,408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,796.61 : 25,206.24 = 6,935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,796.61/25,206.24 = 6,935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,796.61x = 25,206.24 × 6,935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,796.61x = 174,822,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,822,162.58/16,796.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.18

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