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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.92, 24,301.38 and 9,270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.92, 24,301.38 and 9,270.56 is: 13,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.92 : 24,301.38 = 9,270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.92/24,301.38 = 9,270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.92x = 24,301.38 × 9,270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.92x = 225,287,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,287,496.89/16,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.84

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