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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.08, 24,901.90 and 6,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.08, 24,901.90 and 6,207.16 is: 9,310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.08 : 24,901.90 = 6,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.08/24,901.90 = 6,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.08x = 24,901.90 × 6,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.08x = 154,570,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,570,077.60/16,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.84

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