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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.45, 24,300.69 and 9,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.45, 24,300.69 and 9,270.09 is: 13,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.45 : 24,300.69 = 9,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.45/24,300.69 = 9,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.45x = 24,300.69 × 9,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.45x = 225,269,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,269,583.36/16,200.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.14

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