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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.56, 25,205.29 and 6,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.56, 25,205.29 and 6,946.54 is: 10,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.56 : 25,205.29 = 6,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.56/25,205.29 = 6,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.56x = 25,205.29 × 6,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.56x = 175,089,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,089,555.20/16,813.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,413.59

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