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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.22, 24,484.61 and 6,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.22, 24,484.61 and 6,960.76 is: 10,442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.22 : 24,484.61 = 6,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.22/24,484.61 = 6,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.22x = 24,484.61 × 6,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.22x = 170,431,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,431,450.09/16,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.96

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