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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.56, 25,180.26 and 6,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.56, 25,180.26 and 6,264 is: 9,389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.56 : 25,180.26 = 6,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.56/25,180.26 = 6,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.56x = 25,180.26 × 6,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.56x = 157,729,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,729,148.64/16,798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.44

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