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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.59, 24,803.24 and 6,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.59, 24,803.24 and 6,674.71 is: 10,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.59 : 24,803.24 = 6,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.59/24,803.24 = 6,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.59x = 24,803.24 × 6,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.59x = 165,554,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,554,400.69/16,535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.01

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