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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.64, 24,933.96 and 4,310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.64, 24,933.96 and 4,310.64 is: 6,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.64 : 24,933.96 = 4,310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.64/24,933.96 = 4,310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.64x = 24,933.96 × 4,310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.64x = 107,481,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,481,325.33/16,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.96

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