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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.08, 25,360.35 and 7,045.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.08, 25,360.35 and 7,045.35 is: 10,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.08 : 25,360.35 = 7,045.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.08/25,360.35 = 7,045.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.08x = 25,360.35 × 7,045.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.08x = 178,672,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,672,541.87/16,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.16

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