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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.08, 24,854.80 and 6,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.08, 24,854.80 and 6,703.80 is: 10,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.08 : 24,854.80 = 6,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.08/24,854.80 = 6,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.08x = 24,854.80 × 6,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.08x = 166,621,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,621,608.24/16,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.86

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