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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.19, 24,046.61 and 6,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.19, 24,046.61 and 6,679.62 is: 10,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.19 : 24,046.61 = 6,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.19/24,046.61 = 6,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.19x = 24,046.61 × 6,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.19x = 160,622,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,622,183.69/16,035.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.86

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