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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.22, 24,618.93 and 9,384.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.22, 24,618.93 and 9,384.15 is: 14,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.22 : 24,618.93 = 9,384.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.22/24,618.93 = 9,384.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.22x = 24,618.93 × 9,384.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.22x = 231,027,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,027,731.96/16,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.31

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