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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.92, 25,401.76 and 7,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.92, 25,401.76 and 7,069.96 is: 10,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.92 : 25,401.76 = 7,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.92/25,401.76 = 7,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.92x = 25,401.76 × 7,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.92x = 179,589,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,589,427.13/16,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.93

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