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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.62, 24,856.91 and 6,715.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.62, 24,856.91 and 6,715.19 is: 10,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.62 : 24,856.91 = 6,715.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.62/24,856.91 = 6,715.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.62x = 24,856.91 × 6,715.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.62x = 166,918,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,918,715.60/16,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.00

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