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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,044.73, 24,071.19 and 6,681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,044.73, 24,071.19 and 6,681.64 is: 10,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,044.73 : 24,071.19 = 6,681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,044.73/24,071.19 = 6,681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,044.73x = 24,071.19 × 6,681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,044.73x = 160,835,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,835,025.95/16,044.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.17

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