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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.52, 25,316.64 and 7,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.52, 25,316.64 and 7,016.01 is: 10,526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.52 : 25,316.64 = 7,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.52/25,316.64 = 7,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.52x = 25,316.64 × 7,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.52x = 177,621,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,621,799.41/16,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.04

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