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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.04, 25,431.12 and 6,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.04, 25,431.12 and 6,964.28 is: 10,446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.04 : 25,431.12 = 6,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.04/25,431.12 = 6,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.04x = 25,431.12 × 6,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.04x = 177,109,440.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,109,440.39/16,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.44

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