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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.03, 24,546.55 and 6,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.03, 24,546.55 and 6,230.76 is: 9,343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.03 : 24,546.55 = 6,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.03/24,546.55 = 6,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.03x = 24,546.55 × 6,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.03x = 152,943,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,943,661.88/16,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.48

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