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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.06, 24,437.58 and 6,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.06, 24,437.58 and 6,947.56 is: 10,414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.06 : 24,437.58 = 6,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.06/24,437.58 = 6,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.06x = 24,437.58 × 6,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.06x = 169,781,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,781,553.30/16,303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,414.09

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