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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.92, 24,056.84 and 6,679.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.92, 24,056.84 and 6,679.35 is: 10,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.92 : 24,056.84 = 6,679.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.92/24,056.84 = 6,679.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.92x = 24,056.84 × 6,679.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.92x = 160,684,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,684,070.95/16,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.89

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