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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.91, 24,933.06 and 6,765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.91, 24,933.06 and 6,765.26 is: 10,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.91 : 24,933.06 = 6,765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.91/24,933.06 = 6,765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.91x = 24,933.06 × 6,765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.91x = 168,678,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,678,508.83/16,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.80

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