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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.81, 24,954.28 and 6,773.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.81, 24,954.28 and 6,773.39 is: 10,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.81 : 24,954.28 = 6,773.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.81/24,954.28 = 6,773.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.81x = 24,954.28 × 6,773.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.81x = 169,024,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,024,911.97/16,640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.26

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