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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.01, 24,155.31 and 7,223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.01, 24,155.31 and 7,223.73 is: 10,831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.01 : 24,155.31 = 7,223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.01/24,155.31 = 7,223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.01x = 24,155.31 × 7,223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.01x = 174,491,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,491,460.33/16,110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.24

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