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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.51, 24,190.65 and 6,764.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.51, 24,190.65 and 6,764.85 is: 10,150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.51 : 24,190.65 = 6,764.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.51/24,190.65 = 6,764.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.51x = 24,190.65 × 6,764.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.51x = 163,646,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,646,118.65/16,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.16

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