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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.92, 25,382.09 and 4,441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.92, 25,382.09 and 4,441.67 is: 6,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.92 : 25,382.09 = 4,441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.92/25,382.09 = 4,441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.92x = 25,382.09 × 4,441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.92x = 112,738,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,738,740.78/16,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.29

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