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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.99, 24,914.43 and 6,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.99, 24,914.43 and 6,751.80 is: 10,118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.99 : 24,914.43 = 6,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.99/24,914.43 = 6,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.99x = 24,914.43 × 6,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.99x = 168,217,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,217,248.47/16,623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.95

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