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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.04, 25,457.24 and 7,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.04, 25,457.24 and 7,103.24 is: 10,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.04 : 25,457.24 = 7,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.04/25,457.24 = 7,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.04x = 25,457.24 × 7,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.04x = 180,828,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,828,885.46/16,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.40

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