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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.14, 24,097.90 and 5,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.14, 24,097.90 and 5,669.60 is: 8,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.14 : 24,097.90 = 5,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.14/24,097.90 = 5,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.14x = 24,097.90 × 5,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.14x = 136,625,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,625,453.84/16,065.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.47

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