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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.67, 24,083.64 and 4,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.67, 24,083.64 and 4,965.30 is: 7,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.67 : 24,083.64 = 4,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.67/24,083.64 = 4,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.67x = 24,083.64 × 4,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.67x = 119,582,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,582,497.69/16,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.21

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