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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.59, 25,194.20 and 6,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.59, 25,194.20 and 6,935.54 is: 10,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.59 : 25,194.20 = 6,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.59/25,194.20 = 6,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.59x = 25,194.20 × 6,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.59x = 174,735,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,735,273.24/16,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.40

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