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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.70, 25,392.41 and 7,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.70, 25,392.41 and 7,063.72 is: 10,596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.70 : 25,392.41 = 7,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.70/25,392.41 = 7,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.70x = 25,392.41 × 7,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.70x = 179,364,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,364,819.71/16,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.56

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