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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.92, 24,523.44 and 4,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.92, 24,523.44 and 4,036.92 is: 6,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.92 : 24,523.44 = 4,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.92/24,523.44 = 4,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.92x = 24,523.44 × 4,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.92x = 98,999,165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999,165.40/16,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.39

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