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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.55, 24,933.47 and 6,234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.55, 24,933.47 and 6,234.87 is: 9,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.55 : 24,933.47 = 6,234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.55/24,933.47 = 6,234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.55x = 24,933.47 × 6,234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.55x = 155,456,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,456,912.92/16,625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.48

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