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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.03, 24,967.02 and 6,777.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.03, 24,967.02 and 6,777.93 is: 10,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.03 : 24,967.02 = 6,777.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.03/24,967.02 = 6,777.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.03x = 24,967.02 × 6,777.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.03x = 169,224,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,224,713.87/16,644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.29

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