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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.56, 25,209.83 and 6,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.56, 25,209.83 and 6,934.98 is: 10,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.56 : 25,209.83 = 6,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.56/25,209.83 = 6,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.56x = 25,209.83 × 6,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.56x = 174,829,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,829,632.18/16,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.47

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