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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.87, 25,447.57 and 7,610.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.87, 25,447.57 and 7,610.19 is: 11,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.87 : 25,447.57 = 7,610.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.87/25,447.57 = 7,610.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.87x = 25,447.57 × 7,610.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.87x = 193,660,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,660,842.74/16,971.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.70

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