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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.63, 24,170.63 and 7,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.63, 24,170.63 and 7,223.99 is: 10,838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.63 : 24,170.63 = 7,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.63/24,170.63 = 7,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.63x = 24,170.63 × 7,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.63x = 174,608,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,608,232.44/16,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.08

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