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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.82, 24,931.44 and 6,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.82, 24,931.44 and 6,230.28 is: 9,342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.82 : 24,931.44 = 6,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.82/24,931.44 = 6,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.82x = 24,931.44 × 6,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.82x = 155,329,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,329,852.00/16,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.69

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