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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.54, 24,795.09 and 6,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.54, 24,795.09 and 6,676.14 is: 10,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.54 : 24,795.09 = 6,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.54/24,795.09 = 6,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.54x = 24,795.09 × 6,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.54x = 165,535,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,535,492.15/16,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.29

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