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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.64, 25,211.59 and 4,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.64, 25,211.59 and 4,327.76 is: 6,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.64 : 25,211.59 = 4,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.64/25,211.59 = 4,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.64x = 25,211.59 × 4,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.64x = 109,109,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,109,762.95/16,807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.68

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