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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.54, 24,913.18 and 6,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.54, 24,913.18 and 6,214.62 is: 9,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.54 : 24,913.18 = 6,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.54/24,913.18 = 6,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.54x = 24,913.18 × 6,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.54x = 154,825,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,825,946.69/16,608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.07

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