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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.62, 25,485.15 and 6,594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.62, 25,485.15 and 6,594.02 is: 9,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.62 : 25,485.15 = 6,594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.62/25,485.15 = 6,594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.62x = 25,485.15 × 6,594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.62x = 168,049,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,049,588.80/16,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,894.80

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