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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.54, 24,916.92 and 6,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.54, 24,916.92 and 6,223.86 is: 9,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.54 : 24,916.92 = 6,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.54/24,916.92 = 6,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.54x = 24,916.92 × 6,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.54x = 155,079,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,079,421.71/16,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.96

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