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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.71, 24,464.44 and 9,692.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.71, 24,464.44 and 9,692.07 is: 14,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.71 : 24,464.44 = 9,692.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.71/24,464.44 = 9,692.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.71x = 24,464.44 × 9,692.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.71x = 237,111,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,111,022.59/16,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.03

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