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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.28, 24,256.84 and 6,809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.28, 24,256.84 and 6,809.64 is: 10,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.28 : 24,256.84 = 6,809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.28/24,256.84 = 6,809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.28x = 24,256.84 × 6,809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.28x = 165,180,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,180,347.94/16,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.95

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