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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.42, 25,401.01 and 7,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.42, 25,401.01 and 7,069.46 is: 10,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.42 : 25,401.01 = 7,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.42/25,401.01 = 7,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.42x = 25,401.01 × 7,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.42x = 179,571,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,571,424.15/16,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.18

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