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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.13, 25,266.09 and 4,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.13, 25,266.09 and 4,364.13 is: 6,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.13 : 25,266.09 = 4,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.13/25,266.09 = 4,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.13x = 25,266.09 × 4,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.13x = 110,264,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,264,501.35/16,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.17

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