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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.91, 25,367.58 and 7,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.91, 25,367.58 and 7,050.30 is: 10,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.91 : 25,367.58 = 7,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.91/25,367.58 = 7,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.91x = 25,367.58 × 7,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.91x = 178,849,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,849,049.27/16,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.21

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