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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.76, 24,931.17 and 6,776.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.76, 24,931.17 and 6,776.76 is: 10,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.76 : 24,931.17 = 6,776.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.76/24,931.17 = 6,776.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.76x = 24,931.17 × 6,776.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.76x = 168,952,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,952,555.61/16,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.43

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