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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.08, 25,214.74 and 6,941.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.08, 25,214.74 and 6,941.45 is: 10,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.08 : 25,214.74 = 6,941.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.08/25,214.74 = 6,941.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.08x = 25,214.74 × 6,941.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.08x = 175,026,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,026,799.87/16,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.97

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