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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.92, 24,901.65 and 6,747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.92, 24,901.65 and 6,747.42 is: 10,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.92 : 24,901.65 = 6,747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.92/24,901.65 = 6,747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.92x = 24,901.65 × 6,747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.92x = 168,021,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,021,891.24/16,600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.24

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