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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.94, 25,193.63 and 6,951.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.94, 25,193.63 and 6,951.29 is: 10,421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.94 : 25,193.63 = 6,951.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.94/25,193.63 = 6,951.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.94x = 25,193.63 × 6,951.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.94x = 175,128,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,128,119.69/16,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.23

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