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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.04, 24,940.54 and 6,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.04, 24,940.54 and 6,097.54 is: 9,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.04 : 24,940.54 = 6,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.04/24,940.54 = 6,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.04x = 24,940.54 × 6,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.04x = 152,075,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,075,940.27/16,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.30

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