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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.39, 24,914.61 and 6,750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.39, 24,914.61 and 6,750.63 is: 10,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.39 : 24,914.61 = 6,750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.39/24,914.61 = 6,750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.39x = 24,914.61 × 6,750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.39x = 168,189,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,189,313.70/16,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.94

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