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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.21, 25,443.39 and 7,094.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.21, 25,443.39 and 7,094.57 is: 10,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.21 : 25,443.39 = 7,094.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.21/25,443.39 = 7,094.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.21x = 25,443.39 × 7,094.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.21x = 180,509,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,509,852.98/16,962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,641.88

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