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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.46, 25,197.03 and 6,937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.46, 25,197.03 and 6,937.41 is: 10,405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.46 : 25,197.03 = 6,937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.46/25,197.03 = 6,937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.46x = 25,197.03 × 6,937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.46x = 174,802,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,802,127.89/16,799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,405.22

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