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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.01, 24,917.73 and 6,750.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.01, 24,917.73 and 6,750.47 is: 10,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.01 : 24,917.73 = 6,750.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.01/24,917.73 = 6,750.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.01x = 24,917.73 × 6,750.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.01x = 168,206,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,206,425.81/16,611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.20

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