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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.04, 24,844.82 and 6,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.04, 24,844.82 and 6,041.08 is: 9,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.04 : 24,844.82 = 6,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.04/24,844.82 = 6,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.04x = 24,844.82 × 6,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.04x = 150,089,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,089,546.06/16,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.25

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