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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.94, 25,427.91 and 6,563.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.94, 25,427.91 and 6,563.69 is: 9,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.94 : 25,427.91 = 6,563.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.94/25,427.91 = 6,563.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.94x = 25,427.91 × 6,563.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.94x = 166,900,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,900,918.59/16,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.54

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