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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.28, 25,449.04 and 7,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.28, 25,449.04 and 7,108.32 is: 10,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.28 : 25,449.04 = 7,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.28/25,449.04 = 7,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.28x = 25,449.04 × 7,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.28x = 180,899,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,899,920.01/16,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.44

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