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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.54, 25,406.96 and 6,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.54, 25,406.96 and 6,545.14 is: 9,813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.54 : 25,406.96 = 6,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.54/25,406.96 = 6,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.54x = 25,406.96 × 6,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.54x = 166,292,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,292,110.17/16,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.33

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