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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,493.11, 24,739.30 and 4,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,493.11, 24,739.30 and 4,013.22 is: 6,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,493.11 : 24,739.30 = 4,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,493.11/24,739.30 = 4,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,493.11x = 24,739.30 × 4,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,493.11x = 99,284,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,284,253.55/16,493.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.74

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