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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.61, 25,208.21 and 4,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.61, 25,208.21 and 4,324.76 is: 6,487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.61 : 25,208.21 = 4,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.61/25,208.21 = 4,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.61x = 25,208.21 × 4,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.61x = 109,019,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,019,410.99/16,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.47

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