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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.13, 24,823.38 and 6,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.13, 24,823.38 and 6,016.74 is: 9,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.13 : 24,823.38 = 6,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.13/24,823.38 = 6,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.13x = 24,823.38 × 6,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.13x = 149,355,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,355,845.94/16,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.27

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