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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,125.68, 24,197.88 and 6,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,125.68, 24,197.88 and 6,764.88 is: 10,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125.68 : 24,197.88 = 6,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125.68/24,197.88 = 6,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125.68x = 24,197.88 × 6,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125.68x = 163,695,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,695,754.45/16,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.25

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