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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.47, 24,411.63 and 6,913.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.47, 24,411.63 and 6,913.05 is: 10,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.47 : 24,411.63 = 6,913.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.47/24,411.63 = 6,913.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.47x = 24,411.63 × 6,913.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.47x = 168,758,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,758,714.27/16,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,369.54

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