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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.84, 25,494.72 and 7,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.84, 25,494.72 and 7,135.56 is: 10,703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.84 : 25,494.72 = 7,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.84/25,494.72 = 7,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.84x = 25,494.72 × 7,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.84x = 181,919,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,919,104.24/16,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.74

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