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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.31, 25,397.38 and 7,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.31, 25,397.38 and 7,068.24 is: 10,600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.31 : 25,397.38 = 7,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.31/25,397.38 = 7,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.31x = 25,397.38 × 7,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.31x = 179,514,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,514,777.21/16,934.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.65

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