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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.04, 25,247.85 and 6,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.04, 25,247.85 and 6,305.16 is: 9,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.04 : 25,247.85 = 6,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.04/25,247.85 = 6,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.04x = 25,247.85 × 6,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.04x = 159,191,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,191,733.91/16,841.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.61

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