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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.35, 24,152.67 and 14,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.35, 24,152.67 and 14,733.24 is: 22,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.35 : 24,152.67 = 14,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.35/24,152.67 = 14,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.35x = 24,152.67 × 14,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.35x = 355,847,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,847,083.75/16,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.85

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