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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.97, 24,941.91 and 6,764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.97, 24,941.91 and 6,764.92 is: 10,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.97 : 24,941.91 = 6,764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.97/24,941.91 = 6,764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.97x = 24,941.91 × 6,764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.97x = 168,730,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,730,025.80/16,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.36

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