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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.73, 24,488.37 and 6,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.73, 24,488.37 and 6,963.27 is: 10,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.73 : 24,488.37 = 6,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.73/24,488.37 = 6,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.73x = 24,488.37 × 6,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.73x = 170,519,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,519,132.17/16,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.73

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