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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.93, 24,664.82 and 6,047.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.93, 24,664.82 and 6,047.67 is: 9,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.93 : 24,664.82 = 6,047.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.93/24,664.82 = 6,047.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.93x = 24,664.82 × 6,047.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.93x = 149,164,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,164,691.97/16,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.52

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