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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,068.04, 24,108.95 and 6,214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,068.04, 24,108.95 and 6,214.23 is: 9,324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,068.04 : 24,108.95 = 6,214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,068.04/24,108.95 = 6,214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,068.04x = 24,108.95 × 6,214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,068.04x = 149,818,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,818,575.89/16,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.01

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