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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.81, 24,164.10 and 8,319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.81, 24,164.10 and 8,319.09 is: 12,482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.81 : 24,164.10 = 8,319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.81/24,164.10 = 8,319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.81x = 24,164.10 × 8,319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.81x = 201,023,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,023,322.67/16,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.19

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