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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.95, 25,394.29 and 7,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.95, 25,394.29 and 7,064.97 is: 10,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.95 : 25,394.29 = 7,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.95/25,394.29 = 7,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.95x = 25,394.29 × 7,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.95x = 179,409,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,409,897.02/16,927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.44

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