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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.60, 25,206.60 and 6,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.60, 25,206.60 and 6,954.80 is: 10,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.60 : 25,206.60 = 6,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.60/25,206.60 = 6,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.60x = 25,206.60 × 6,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.60x = 175,306,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,306,861.68/16,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.73

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