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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.08, 25,213.52 and 6,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.08, 25,213.52 and 6,952.04 is: 10,421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.08 : 25,213.52 = 6,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.08/25,213.52 = 6,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.08x = 25,213.52 × 6,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.08x = 175,285,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,285,399.58/16,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.82

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