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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.59, 25,364.07 and 6,769.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.59, 25,364.07 and 6,769.17 is: 10,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.59 : 25,364.07 = 6,769.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.59/25,364.07 = 6,769.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.59x = 25,364.07 × 6,769.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.59x = 171,693,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,693,701.72/16,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.84

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