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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.97, 24,226.64 and 4,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.97, 24,226.64 and 4,304.67 is: 6,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.97 : 24,226.64 = 4,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.97/24,226.64 = 4,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.97x = 24,226.64 × 4,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.97x = 104,287,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,287,668.89/16,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.05

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