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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.25, 24,155.96 and 6,619.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.25, 24,155.96 and 6,619.85 is: 9,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.25 : 24,155.96 = 6,619.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.25/24,155.96 = 6,619.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.25x = 24,155.96 × 6,619.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.25x = 159,908,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,908,711.03/16,109.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.52

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