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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.81, 24,927.09 and 6,750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.81, 24,927.09 and 6,750.39 is: 10,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.81 : 24,927.09 = 6,750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.81/24,927.09 = 6,750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.81x = 24,927.09 × 6,750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.81x = 168,267,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,267,579.07/16,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.74

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