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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.58, 25,473.29 and 7,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.58, 25,473.29 and 7,114.10 is: 10,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.58 : 25,473.29 = 7,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.58/25,473.29 = 7,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.58x = 25,473.29 × 7,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.58x = 181,219,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,219,369.45/16,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.30

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