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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.04, 24,364.80 and 7,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.04, 24,364.80 and 7,930.80 is: 11,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.04 : 24,364.80 = 7,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.04/24,364.80 = 7,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.04x = 24,364.80 × 7,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.04x = 193,232,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,232,355.84/16,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.19

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