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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.27, 25,386.11 and 7,074.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.27, 25,386.11 and 7,074.37 is: 10,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.27 : 25,386.11 = 7,074.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.27/25,386.11 = 7,074.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.27x = 25,386.11 × 7,074.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.27x = 179,590,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,590,757.89/16,932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.42

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