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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.04, 24,239.12 and 6,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.04, 24,239.12 and 6,795.16 is: 10,192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.04 : 24,239.12 = 6,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.04/24,239.12 = 6,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.04x = 24,239.12 × 6,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.04x = 164,708,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,708,604.09/16,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.34

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