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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.62, 24,045.53 and 6,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.62, 24,045.53 and 6,671.09 is: 10,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.62 : 24,045.53 = 6,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.62/24,045.53 = 6,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.62x = 24,045.53 × 6,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.62x = 160,409,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,409,741.14/16,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.21

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