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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.62, 24,566.39 and 9,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.62, 24,566.39 and 9,363.54 is: 14,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.62 : 24,566.39 = 9,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.62/24,566.39 = 9,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.62x = 24,566.39 × 9,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.62x = 230,028,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,028,375.42/16,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.00

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