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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.13, 24,413.31 and 6,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.13, 24,413.31 and 6,913.44 is: 10,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.13 : 24,413.31 = 6,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.13/24,413.31 = 6,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.13x = 24,413.31 × 6,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.13x = 168,779,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,779,953.89/16,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.70

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