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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.06, 24,194.55 and 8,339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.06, 24,194.55 and 8,339.34 is: 12,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.06 : 24,194.55 = 8,339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.06/24,194.55 = 8,339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.06x = 24,194.55 × 8,339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.06x = 201,766,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,766,578.60/16,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.61

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