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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.08, 24,997.58 and 6,804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.08, 24,997.58 and 6,804.04 is: 10,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.08 : 24,997.58 = 6,804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.08/24,997.58 = 6,804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.08x = 24,997.58 × 6,804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.08x = 170,084,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,084,534.22/16,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.66

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