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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.67, 25,453.83 and 6,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.67, 25,453.83 and 6,449.04 is: 9,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.67 : 25,453.83 = 6,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.67/25,453.83 = 6,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.67x = 25,453.83 × 6,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.67x = 164,152,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,152,735.58/16,984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.76

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