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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.61, 25,464.77 and 6,450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.61, 25,464.77 and 6,450.67 is: 9,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.61 : 25,464.77 = 6,450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.61/25,464.77 = 6,450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.61x = 25,464.77 × 6,450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.61x = 164,264,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,264,827.90/16,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.52

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