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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.28, 24,932.90 and 6,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.28, 24,932.90 and 6,753.80 is: 10,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.28 : 24,932.90 = 6,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.28/24,932.90 = 6,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.28x = 24,932.90 × 6,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.28x = 168,391,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391,820.02/16,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.76

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