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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.54, 24,917.67 and 6,217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.54, 24,917.67 and 6,217.62 is: 9,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.54 : 24,917.67 = 6,217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.54/24,917.67 = 6,217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.54x = 24,917.67 × 6,217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.54x = 154,928,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,928,603.35/16,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.56

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