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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.04, 24,955.98 and 6,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.04, 24,955.98 and 6,266.08 is: 9,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.04 : 24,955.98 = 6,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.04/24,955.98 = 6,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.04x = 24,955.98 × 6,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.04x = 156,376,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,376,167.16/16,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.63

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