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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.32, 24,926.33 and 6,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.32, 24,926.33 and 6,226.88 is: 9,342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.32 : 24,926.33 = 6,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.32/24,926.33 = 6,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.32x = 24,926.33 × 6,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.32x = 155,213,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,213,156.69/16,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.13

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