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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.84, 24,171.12 and 6,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.84, 24,171.12 and 6,747.03 is: 10,124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.84 : 24,171.12 = 6,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.84/24,171.12 = 6,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.84x = 24,171.12 × 6,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.84x = 163,083,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,083,271.77/16,107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.47

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