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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.15, 24,163.42 and 6,619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.15, 24,163.42 and 6,619.45 is: 9,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.15 : 24,163.42 = 6,619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.15/24,163.42 = 6,619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.15x = 24,163.42 × 6,619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.15x = 159,948,550.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,948,550.52/16,109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.05

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