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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.41, 25,465.42 and 7,119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.41, 25,465.42 and 7,119.04 is: 10,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.41 : 25,465.42 = 7,119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.41/25,465.42 = 7,119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.41x = 25,465.42 × 7,119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.41x = 181,289,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,289,343.60/16,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.12

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