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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.91, 25,354.34 and 4,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.91, 25,354.34 and 4,421.88 is: 6,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.91 : 25,354.34 = 4,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.91/25,354.34 = 4,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.91x = 25,354.34 × 4,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.91x = 112,113,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,113,826.85/16,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.20

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