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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.02, 25,214.17 and 6,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.02, 25,214.17 and 6,824.44 is: 10,229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.02 : 25,214.17 = 6,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.02/25,214.17 = 6,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.02x = 25,214.17 × 6,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.02x = 172,072,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,072,590.31/16,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.01

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