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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.66, 25,340.88 and 6,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.66, 25,340.88 and 6,368.46 is: 9,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.66 : 25,340.88 = 6,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.66/25,340.88 = 6,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.66x = 25,340.88 × 6,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.66x = 161,382,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,382,380.64/16,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.06

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