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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,045.22, 24,071.95 and 6,682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,045.22, 24,071.95 and 6,682.13 is: 10,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045.22 : 24,071.95 = 6,682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045.22/24,071.95 = 6,682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045.22x = 24,071.95 × 6,682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045.22x = 160,851,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,851,877.52/16,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.91

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