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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.73, 24,349.26 and 6,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.73, 24,349.26 and 6,369.92 is: 9,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.73 : 24,349.26 = 6,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.73/24,349.26 = 6,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.73x = 24,349.26 × 6,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.73x = 155,102,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,102,838.26/16,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.25

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