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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.93, 25,225.83 and 6,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.93, 25,225.83 and 6,295.11 is: 9,436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.93 : 25,225.83 = 6,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.93/25,225.83 = 6,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.93x = 25,225.83 × 6,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.93x = 158,799,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,799,374.69/16,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.66

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