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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.03, 24,962.52 and 6,774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.03, 24,962.52 and 6,774.93 is: 10,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.03 : 24,962.52 = 6,774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.03/24,962.52 = 6,774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.03x = 24,962.52 × 6,774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.03x = 169,119,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,119,325.62/16,641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.79

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