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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.59, 24,465.12 and 4,623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.59, 24,465.12 and 4,623.67 is: 6,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.59 : 24,465.12 = 4,623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.59/24,465.12 = 4,623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.59x = 24,465.12 × 4,623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.59x = 113,118,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,118,641.39/16,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.01

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