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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.08, 25,432.82 and 6,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.08, 25,432.82 and 6,283.31 is: 9,425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.08 : 25,432.82 = 6,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.08/25,432.82 = 6,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.08x = 25,432.82 × 6,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.08x = 159,802,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802,133.65/16,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.59

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