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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.84, 25,480.18 and 6,454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.84, 25,480.18 and 6,454.04 is: 9,682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.84 : 25,480.18 = 6,454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.84/25,480.18 = 6,454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.84x = 25,480.18 × 6,454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.84x = 164,450,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,450,100.93/16,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.74

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