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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.08, 24,022.72 and 6,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.08, 24,022.72 and 6,652.16 is: 9,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.08 : 24,022.72 = 6,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.08/24,022.72 = 6,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.08x = 24,022.72 × 6,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.08x = 159,802,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802,977.08/16,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.90

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