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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.08, 25,444.74 and 4,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.08, 25,444.74 and 4,485.24 is: 6,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.08 : 25,444.74 = 4,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.08/25,444.74 = 4,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.08x = 25,444.74 × 4,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.08x = 114,125,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,125,765.64/16,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.10

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