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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.37, 24,490.59 and 6,965.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.37, 24,490.59 and 6,965.43 is: 10,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.37 : 24,490.59 = 6,965.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.37/24,490.59 = 6,965.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.37x = 24,490.59 × 6,965.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.37x = 170,587,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,587,490.30/16,325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.23

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