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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.22, 24,196.86 and 6,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.22, 24,196.86 and 6,270.26 is: 9,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.22 : 24,196.86 = 6,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.22/24,196.86 = 6,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.22x = 24,196.86 × 6,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.22x = 151,720,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,720,603.38/16,130.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.98

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