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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,022.54, 24,042.44 and 6,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,022.54, 24,042.44 and 6,669.02 is: 10,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,022.54 : 24,042.44 = 6,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,022.54/24,042.44 = 6,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,022.54x = 24,042.44 × 6,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,022.54x = 160,339,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,339,589.99/16,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.13

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