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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.74, 24,566.58 and 9,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.74, 24,566.58 and 9,363.66 is: 14,047.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.74 : 24,566.58 = 9,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.74/24,566.58 = 9,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.74x = 24,566.58 × 9,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.74x = 230,033,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,033,102.48/16,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.19

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