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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.72, 24,163.11 and 6,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.72, 24,163.11 and 6,748.20 is: 10,121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.72 : 24,163.11 = 6,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.72/24,163.11 = 6,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.72x = 24,163.11 × 6,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.72x = 163,057,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,057,498.90/16,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.06

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