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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.61, 24,158.25 and 6,621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.61, 24,158.25 and 6,621.45 is: 9,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.61 : 24,158.25 = 6,621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.61/24,158.25 = 6,621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.61x = 24,158.25 × 6,621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.61x = 159,962,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962,490.56/16,110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.02

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