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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.98, 24,918.92 and 6,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.98, 24,918.92 and 6,754.80 is: 10,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.98 : 24,918.92 = 6,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.98/24,918.92 = 6,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.98x = 24,918.92 × 6,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.98x = 168,322,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,322,320.82/16,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.45

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