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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.26, 24,922.89 and 6,752.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.26, 24,922.89 and 6,752.23 is: 10,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.26 : 24,922.89 = 6,752.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.26/24,922.89 = 6,752.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.26x = 24,922.89 × 6,752.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.26x = 168,285,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,285,023.24/16,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.34

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