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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.84, 25,206.24 and 6,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.84, 25,206.24 and 6,269.84 is: 9,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.84 : 25,206.24 = 6,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.84/25,206.24 = 6,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.84x = 25,206.24 × 6,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.84x = 158,039,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,039,091.80/16,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.18

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