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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.59, 24,922.06 and 6,224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.59, 24,922.06 and 6,224.05 is: 9,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.59 : 24,922.06 = 6,224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.59/24,922.06 = 6,224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.59x = 24,922.06 × 6,224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.59x = 155,116,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,116,147.54/16,619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.33

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