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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.98, 24,458.96 and 4,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.98, 24,458.96 and 4,619.30 is: 6,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.98 : 24,458.96 = 4,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.98/24,458.96 = 4,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.98x = 24,458.96 × 4,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.98x = 112,983,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,983,163.18/16,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.94

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