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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.53, 24,230.28 and 4,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.53, 24,230.28 and 4,466.76 is: 6,700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.53 : 24,230.28 = 4,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.53/24,230.28 = 4,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.53x = 24,230.28 × 4,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.53x = 108,230,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,230,845.49/16,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.14

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