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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.56, 24,044.35 and 6,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.56, 24,044.35 and 6,669.40 is: 10,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.56 : 24,044.35 = 6,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.56/24,044.35 = 6,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.56x = 24,044.35 × 6,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.56x = 160,361,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,361,387.89/16,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.10

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