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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.76, 24,794.45 and 6,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.76, 24,794.45 and 6,667.66 is: 9,998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.76 : 24,794.45 = 6,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.76/24,794.45 = 6,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.76x = 24,794.45 × 6,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.76x = 165,320,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,320,962.49/16,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,998.99

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