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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.61, 24,837.58 and 6,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.61, 24,837.58 and 6,026.25 is: 9,036.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.61 : 24,837.58 = 6,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.61/24,837.58 = 6,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.61x = 24,837.58 × 6,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.61x = 149,677,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,677,466.48/16,563.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.52

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