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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.12, 25,230.48 and 6,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.12, 25,230.48 and 6,957.76 is: 10,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.12 : 25,230.48 = 6,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.12/25,230.48 = 6,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.12x = 25,230.48 × 6,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.12x = 175,547,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,547,624.52/16,822.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.52

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