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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.62, 24,928.56 and 6,754.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.62, 24,928.56 and 6,754.67 is: 10,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.62 : 24,928.56 = 6,754.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.62/24,928.56 = 6,754.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.62x = 24,928.56 × 6,754.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.62x = 168,384,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,384,071.73/16,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.70

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