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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.09, 25,204.35 and 6,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.09, 25,204.35 and 6,941.96 is: 10,413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.09 : 25,204.35 = 6,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.09/25,204.35 = 6,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.09x = 25,204.35 × 6,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.09x = 174,967,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,967,589.53/16,802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.44

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