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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.05, 24,192.96 and 4,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.05, 24,192.96 and 4,441.96 is: 6,662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.05 : 24,192.96 = 4,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.05/24,192.96 = 4,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.05x = 24,192.96 × 4,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.05x = 107,464,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,464,160.60/16,129.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.77

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