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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,506.21, 24,766.61 and 6,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,506.21, 24,766.61 and 6,664.71 is: 10,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,506.21 : 24,766.61 = 6,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,506.21/24,766.61 = 6,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,506.21x = 24,766.61 × 6,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,506.21x = 165,062,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,062,273.33/16,506.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.01

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