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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.07, 25,214.43 and 6,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.07, 25,214.43 and 6,941.31 is: 10,416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.07 : 25,214.43 = 6,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.07/25,214.43 = 6,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.07x = 25,214.43 × 6,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.07x = 175,021,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,021,049.03/16,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.64

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