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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.67, 24,080.00 and 6,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.67, 24,080.00 and 6,191.82 is: 9,288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.67 : 24,080.00 = 6,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.67/24,080.00 = 6,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.67x = 24,080.00 × 6,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.67x = 149,098,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,098,994.64/16,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.11

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