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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.31, 25,209.45 and 6,934.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.31, 25,209.45 and 6,934.73 is: 10,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.31 : 25,209.45 = 6,934.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.31/25,209.45 = 6,934.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.31x = 25,209.45 × 6,934.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.31x = 174,820,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,820,729.20/16,806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.09

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