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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.61, 24,454.29 and 9,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.61, 24,454.29 and 9,369.25 is: 14,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.61 : 24,454.29 = 9,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.61/24,454.29 = 9,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.61x = 24,454.29 × 9,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.61x = 229,118,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,118,356.58/16,299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.68

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