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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.18, 24,906.27 and 6,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.18, 24,906.27 and 6,741.15 is: 10,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.18 : 24,906.27 = 6,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.18/24,906.27 = 6,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.18x = 24,906.27 × 6,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.18x = 167,896,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,896,902.01/16,604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.72

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