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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.92, 24,923.26 and 6,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.92, 24,923.26 and 6,747.72 is: 10,124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.92 : 24,923.26 = 6,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.92/24,923.26 = 6,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.92x = 24,923.26 × 6,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.92x = 168,175,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,175,179.97/16,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.37

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