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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.63, 24,944.63 and 6,772.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.63, 24,944.63 and 6,772.98 is: 10,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.63 : 24,944.63 = 6,772.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.63/24,944.63 = 6,772.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.63x = 24,944.63 × 6,772.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.63x = 168,949,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,949,480.10/16,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.38

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