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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.90, 24,301.35 and 6,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.90, 24,301.35 and 6,966.90 is: 10,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.90 : 24,301.35 = 6,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.90/24,301.35 = 6,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.90x = 24,301.35 × 6,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.90x = 169,305,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,305,075.32/16,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.35

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