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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.04, 25,481.94 and 6,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.04, 25,481.94 and 6,607.36 is: 9,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.04 : 25,481.94 = 6,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.04/25,481.94 = 6,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.04x = 25,481.94 × 6,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.04x = 168,368,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,368,351.08/16,998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.16

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