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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.53, 25,352.87 and 6,369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.53, 25,352.87 and 6,369.33 is: 9,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.53 : 25,352.87 = 6,369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.53/25,352.87 = 6,369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.53x = 25,352.87 × 6,369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.53x = 161,480,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,480,700.25/16,899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.34

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