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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.06, 24,818.41 and 6,012.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.06, 24,818.41 and 6,012.88 is: 9,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.06 : 24,818.41 = 6,012.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.06/24,818.41 = 6,012.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.06x = 24,818.41 × 6,012.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.06x = 149,230,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,230,176.60/16,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.17

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