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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.66, 25,454.21 and 6,442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.66, 25,454.21 and 6,442.11 is: 9,664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.66 : 25,454.21 = 6,442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.66/25,454.21 = 6,442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.66x = 25,454.21 × 6,442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.66x = 163,978,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,978,788.57/16,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.20

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