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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.08, 25,434.45 and 6,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.08, 25,434.45 and 6,962.25 is: 10,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.08 : 25,434.45 = 6,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.08/25,434.45 = 6,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.08x = 25,434.45 × 6,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.08x = 177,080,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,080,999.51/16,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.05

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