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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.63, 24,194.44 and 4,442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.63, 24,194.44 and 4,442.85 is: 6,664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.63 : 24,194.44 = 4,442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.63/24,194.44 = 4,442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.63x = 24,194.44 × 4,442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.63x = 107,492,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,492,135.67/16,129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.27

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