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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.81, 24,919.44 and 6,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.81, 24,919.44 and 6,222.27 is: 9,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.81 : 24,919.44 = 6,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.81/24,919.44 = 6,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.81x = 24,919.44 × 6,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.81x = 155,055,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,055,483.93/16,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.68

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