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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.01, 24,487.51 and 4,636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.01, 24,487.51 and 4,636.71 is: 6,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.01 : 24,487.51 = 4,636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.01/24,487.51 = 4,636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.01x = 24,487.51 × 4,636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.01x = 113,541,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,541,482.49/16,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.06

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