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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.03, 24,339.69 and 6,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.03, 24,339.69 and 6,360.48 is: 9,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.03 : 24,339.69 = 6,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.03/24,339.69 = 6,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.03x = 24,339.69 × 6,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.03x = 154,812,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,812,111.45/16,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.86

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