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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.61, 24,546.01 and 9,335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.61, 24,546.01 and 9,335.54 is: 14,017.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.61 : 24,546.01 = 9,335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.61/24,546.01 = 9,335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.61x = 24,546.01 × 9,335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.61x = 229,150,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,150,112.13/16,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,017.35

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