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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.33, 25,479.42 and 6,453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.33, 25,479.42 and 6,453.54 is: 9,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.33 : 25,479.42 = 6,453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.33/25,479.42 = 6,453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.33x = 25,479.42 × 6,453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.33x = 164,432,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,432,456.15/16,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.99

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