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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.64, 25,237.62 and 10,584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.64, 25,237.62 and 10,584.84 is: 15,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.64 : 25,237.62 = 10,584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.64/25,237.62 = 10,584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.64x = 25,237.62 × 10,584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.64x = 267,136,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,136,169.68/16,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,895.63

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