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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.93, 24,654.47 and 6,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.93, 24,654.47 and 6,047.25 is: 9,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.93 : 24,654.47 = 6,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.93/24,654.47 = 6,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.93x = 24,654.47 × 6,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.93x = 149,091,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,091,713.47/16,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.98

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