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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,890.83, 25,338.97 and 7,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,890.83, 25,338.97 and 7,030.49 is: 10,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,890.83 : 25,338.97 = 7,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,890.83/25,338.97 = 7,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,890.83x = 25,338.97 × 7,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,890.83x = 178,145,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,145,375.20/16,890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,546.87

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