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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.74, 25,375.03 and 7,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.74, 25,375.03 and 7,069.84 is: 10,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.74 : 25,375.03 = 7,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.74/25,375.03 = 7,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.74x = 25,375.03 × 7,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.74x = 179,397,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,397,320.98/16,927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.83

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