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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.05, 25,196.48 and 6,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.05, 25,196.48 and 6,958.13 is: 10,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.05 : 25,196.48 = 6,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.05/25,196.48 = 6,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.05x = 25,196.48 × 6,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.05x = 175,320,348.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,320,348.59/16,812.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.26

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