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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.91, 24,343.53 and 6,366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.91, 24,343.53 and 6,366.11 is: 9,554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.91 : 24,343.53 = 6,366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.91/24,343.53 = 6,366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.91x = 24,343.53 × 6,366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.91x = 154,973,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,973,444.18/16,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.52

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