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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.93, 25,224.32 and 6,294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.93, 25,224.32 and 6,294.10 is: 9,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.93 : 25,224.32 = 6,294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.93/25,224.32 = 6,294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.93x = 25,224.32 × 6,294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.93x = 158,764,282.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,764,282.13/16,826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.13

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