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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.35, 24,804.84 and 6,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.35, 24,804.84 and 6,007.87 is: 9,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.35 : 24,804.84 = 6,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.35/24,804.84 = 6,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.35x = 24,804.84 × 6,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.35x = 149,024,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,024,254.09/16,541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.20

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