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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.54, 24,916.18 and 6,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.54, 24,916.18 and 6,216.62 is: 9,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.54 : 24,916.18 = 6,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.54/24,916.18 = 6,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.54x = 24,916.18 × 6,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.54x = 154,894,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,894,422.91/16,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.07

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