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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.23, 25,242.48 and 6,967.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.23, 25,242.48 and 6,967.38 is: 10,451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.23 : 25,242.48 = 6,967.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.23/25,242.48 = 6,967.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.23x = 25,242.48 × 6,967.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.23x = 175,873,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,873,950.30/16,828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.13

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