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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.87, 24,913.94 and 6,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.87, 24,913.94 and 6,744.92 is: 10,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.87 : 24,913.94 = 6,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.87/24,913.94 = 6,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.87x = 24,913.94 × 6,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.87x = 168,042,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042,373.89/16,604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.07

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