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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.41, 25,251.72 and 7,344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.41, 25,251.72 and 7,344.67 is: 11,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.41 : 25,251.72 = 7,344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.41/25,251.72 = 7,344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.41x = 25,251.72 × 7,344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.41x = 185,465,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,465,550.33/16,829.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.32

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