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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.52, 24,868.44 and 6,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.52, 24,868.44 and 6,047.52 is: 9,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.52 : 24,868.44 = 6,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.52/24,868.44 = 6,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.52x = 24,868.44 × 6,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.52x = 150,392,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,392,388.27/16,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.07

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