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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.05, 24,390.24 and 6,904.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.05, 24,390.24 and 6,904.71 is: 10,354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.05 : 24,390.24 = 6,904.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.05/24,390.24 = 6,904.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.05x = 24,390.24 × 6,904.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.05x = 168,407,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,407,534.03/16,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.59

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