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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.03, 24,253.48 and 5,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.03, 24,253.48 and 5,076.54 is: 7,614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.03 : 24,253.48 = 5,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.03/24,253.48 = 5,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.03x = 24,253.48 × 5,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.03x = 123,123,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,123,781.98/16,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.79

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