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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.28, 25,346.46 and 7,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.28, 25,346.46 and 7,031.58 is: 10,532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.28 : 25,346.46 = 7,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.28/25,346.46 = 7,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.28x = 25,346.46 × 7,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.28x = 178,225,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,225,661.21/16,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.01

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