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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,409.03, 24,618.63 and 6,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,409.03, 24,618.63 and 6,926.26 is: 10,391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,409.03 : 24,618.63 = 6,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,409.03/24,618.63 = 6,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,409.03x = 24,618.63 × 6,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,409.03x = 170,515,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,515,032.22/16,409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.54

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