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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.54, 25,404.82 and 7,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.54, 25,404.82 and 7,070.44 is: 10,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.54 : 25,404.82 = 7,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.54/25,404.82 = 7,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.54x = 25,404.82 × 7,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.54x = 179,623,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,623,255.52/16,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.66

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