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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.43, 24,893.17 and 6,067.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.43, 24,893.17 and 6,067.97 is: 9,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.43 : 24,893.17 = 6,067.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.43/24,893.17 = 6,067.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.43x = 24,893.17 × 6,067.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.43x = 151,050,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,050,962.48/16,605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.48

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