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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.67, 25,402.89 and 7,070.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.67, 25,402.89 and 7,070.71 is: 10,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.67 : 25,402.89 = 7,070.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.67/25,402.89 = 7,070.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.67x = 25,402.89 × 7,070.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.67x = 179,616,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,616,468.35/16,933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.06

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