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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.93, 25,356.94 and 4,427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.93, 25,356.94 and 4,427.16 is: 6,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.93 : 25,356.94 = 4,427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.93/25,356.94 = 4,427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.93x = 25,356.94 × 4,427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.93x = 112,259,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,259,230.49/16,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.23

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