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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.84, 24,819.48 and 6,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.84, 24,819.48 and 6,693.12 is: 10,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.84 : 24,819.48 = 6,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.84/24,819.48 = 6,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.84x = 24,819.48 × 6,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.84x = 166,119,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,119,757.98/16,557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.69

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