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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.97, 24,094.39 and 4,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.97, 24,094.39 and 4,966.91 is: 7,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.97 : 24,094.39 = 4,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.97/24,094.39 = 4,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.97x = 24,094.39 × 4,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.97x = 119,674,666.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,674,666.63/16,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.27

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