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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.54, 25,391.25 and 7,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.54, 25,391.25 and 7,071.73 is: 10,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.54 : 25,391.25 = 7,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.54/25,391.25 = 7,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.54x = 25,391.25 × 7,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.54x = 179,560,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,560,000.88/16,925.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.82

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