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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.54, 25,408.46 and 6,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.54, 25,408.46 and 6,546.14 is: 9,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.54 : 25,408.46 = 6,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.54/25,408.46 = 6,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.54x = 25,408.46 × 6,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.54x = 166,327,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,327,336.34/16,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.83

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