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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.57, 25,376.09 and 7,073.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.57, 25,376.09 and 7,073.19 is: 10,604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.57 : 25,376.09 = 7,073.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.57/25,376.09 = 7,073.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.57x = 25,376.09 × 7,073.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.57x = 179,489,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,489,870.66/16,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.03

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