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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.19, 25,277.02 and 6,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.19, 25,277.02 and 6,460.13 is: 9,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.19 : 25,277.02 = 6,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.19/25,277.02 = 6,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.19x = 25,277.02 × 6,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.19x = 163,292,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,292,692.68/16,849.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.43

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