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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.07, 24,931.81 and 6,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.07, 24,931.81 and 6,230.53 is: 9,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.07 : 24,931.81 = 6,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.07/24,931.81 = 6,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.07x = 24,931.81 × 6,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.07x = 155,338,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,338,429.11/16,626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.06

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