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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.80, 25,205.70 and 6,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.80, 25,205.70 and 6,932.23 is: 10,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.80 : 25,205.70 = 6,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.80/25,205.70 = 6,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.80x = 25,205.70 × 6,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.80x = 174,731,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,731,549.02/16,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.34

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