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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,411.56, 24,617.84 and 6,415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,411.56, 24,617.84 and 6,415.90 is: 9,624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,411.56 : 24,617.84 = 6,415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,411.56/24,617.84 = 6,415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,411.56x = 24,617.84 × 6,415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,411.56x = 157,945,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,945,680.60/16,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.05

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