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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.63, 24,154.67 and 6,746.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.63, 24,154.67 and 6,746.09 is: 10,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.63 : 24,154.67 = 6,746.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.63/24,154.67 = 6,746.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.63x = 24,154.67 × 6,746.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.63x = 162,949,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,949,473.83/16,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.66

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