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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.67, 25,401.39 and 7,069.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.67, 25,401.39 and 7,069.71 is: 10,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.67 : 25,401.39 = 7,069.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.67/25,401.39 = 7,069.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.67x = 25,401.39 × 7,069.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.67x = 179,580,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,580,298.54/16,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.55

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