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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.03, 24,264.14 and 6,309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.03, 24,264.14 and 6,309.99 is: 9,468.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.03 : 24,264.14 = 6,309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.03/24,264.14 = 6,309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.03x = 24,264.14 × 6,309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.03x = 153,106,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,106,480.76/16,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.53

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