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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,632.76, 24,932.67 and 6,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,632.76, 24,932.67 and 6,777.76 is: 10,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,632.76 : 24,932.67 = 6,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,632.76/24,932.67 = 6,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,632.76x = 24,932.67 × 6,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,632.76x = 168,987,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,987,653.42/16,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.93

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