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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.98, 24,694.57 and 4,619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.98, 24,694.57 and 4,619.05 is: 6,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.98 : 24,694.57 = 4,619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.98/24,694.57 = 4,619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.98x = 24,694.57 × 4,619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.98x = 114,065,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,065,467.05/16,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.34

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