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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.84, 24,019.80 and 6,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.84, 24,019.80 and 6,150.12 is: 9,226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.84 : 24,019.80 = 6,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.84/24,019.80 = 6,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.84x = 24,019.80 × 6,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.84x = 147,724,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,724,652.38/16,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.54

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