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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.63, 25,183.91 and 6,935.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.63, 25,183.91 and 6,935.49 is: 10,395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.63 : 25,183.91 = 6,935.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.63/25,183.91 = 6,935.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.63x = 25,183.91 × 6,935.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.63x = 174,662,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,662,773.30/16,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.59

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