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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.91, 25,429.37 and 6,564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.91, 25,429.37 and 6,564.66 is: 9,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.91 : 25,429.37 = 6,564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.91/25,429.37 = 6,564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.91x = 25,429.37 × 6,564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.91x = 166,935,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,935,135.24/16,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,846.99

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