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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.08, 25,358.85 and 7,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.08, 25,358.85 and 7,044.35 is: 10,567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.08 : 25,358.85 = 7,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.08/25,358.85 = 7,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.08x = 25,358.85 × 7,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.08x = 178,636,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,636,615.00/16,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.66

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