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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.83, 25,400.30 and 7,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.83, 25,400.30 and 7,064.62 is: 10,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.83 : 25,400.30 = 7,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.83/25,400.30 = 7,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.83x = 25,400.30 × 7,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.83x = 179,443,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,443,467.39/16,930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.62

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