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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.66, 25,250.48 and 6,445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.66, 25,250.48 and 6,445.41 is: 9,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.66 : 25,250.48 = 6,445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.66/25,250.48 = 6,445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.66x = 25,250.48 × 6,445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.66x = 162,749,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,749,629.81/16,833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.11

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