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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,113.22, 24,166.95 and 10,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,113.22, 24,166.95 and 10,252.42 is: 15,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,113.22 : 24,166.95 = 10,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,113.22/24,166.95 = 10,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,113.22x = 24,166.95 × 10,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,113.22x = 247,769,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,769,721.52/16,113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,376.80

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