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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,059.04, 24,098.80 and 6,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,059.04, 24,098.80 and 6,825.04 is: 10,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,059.04 : 24,098.80 = 6,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,059.04/24,098.80 = 6,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,059.04x = 24,098.80 × 6,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,059.04x = 164,475,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,475,273.95/16,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.91

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