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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,067.85, 24,079.80 and 10,213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,067.85, 24,079.80 and 10,213.98 is: 15,307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,067.85 : 24,079.80 = 10,213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,067.85/24,079.80 = 10,213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,067.85x = 24,079.80 × 10,213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,067.85x = 245,950,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,950,595.60/16,067.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.00

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