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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.42, 24,275.43 and 13,964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.42, 24,275.43 and 13,964.22 is: 20,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.42 : 24,275.43 = 13,964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.42/24,275.43 = 13,964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.42x = 24,275.43 × 13,964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.42x = 338,987,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,987,445.11/16,194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.36

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