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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,069.44, 24,062.23 and 12,932.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,069.44, 24,062.23 and 12,932.31 is: 19,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,069.44 : 24,062.23 = 12,932.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,069.44/24,062.23 = 12,932.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,069.44x = 24,062.23 × 12,932.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,069.44x = 311,180,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,180,217.65/16,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.72

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