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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,076.08, 24,101.11 and 6,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,076.08, 24,101.11 and 6,723.28 is: 10,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,076.08 : 24,101.11 = 6,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,076.08/24,101.11 = 6,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,076.08x = 24,101.11 × 6,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,076.08x = 162,038,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038,510.84/16,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.48

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