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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.63, 24,296.21 and 6,210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.63, 24,296.21 and 6,210.63 is: 9,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.63 : 24,296.21 = 6,210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.63/24,296.21 = 6,210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.63x = 24,296.21 × 6,210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.63x = 150,894,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,894,739.66/16,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.53

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