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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.73, 25,218.80 and 6,954.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.73, 25,218.80 and 6,954.17 is: 10,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.73 : 25,218.80 = 6,954.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.73/25,218.80 = 6,954.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.73x = 25,218.80 × 6,954.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.73x = 175,375,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,375,787.63/16,807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.23

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