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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.02, 24,993.99 and 4,351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.02, 24,993.99 and 4,351.02 is: 6,526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.02 : 24,993.99 = 4,351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.02/24,993.99 = 4,351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.02x = 24,993.99 × 4,351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.02x = 108,749,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,749,350.37/16,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.39

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