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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.92, 24,617.88 and 6,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.92, 24,617.88 and 6,547.80 is: 9,822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.92 : 24,617.88 = 6,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.92/24,617.88 = 6,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.92x = 24,617.88 × 6,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.92x = 161,192,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,192,954.66/16,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.30

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