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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.92, 24,170.28 and 4,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.92, 24,170.28 and 4,425.88 is: 6,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.92 : 24,170.28 = 4,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.92/24,170.28 = 4,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.92x = 24,170.28 × 4,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.92x = 106,974,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,974,758.85/16,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,639.07

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