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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.39, 24,910.11 and 6,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.39, 24,910.11 and 6,747.63 is: 10,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.39 : 24,910.11 = 6,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.39/24,910.11 = 6,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.39x = 24,910.11 × 6,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.39x = 168,084,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,084,205.54/16,608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.44

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