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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,503.03, 24,754.59 and 4,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,503.03, 24,754.59 and 4,023.06 is: 6,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,503.03 : 24,754.59 = 4,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,503.03/24,754.59 = 4,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,503.03x = 24,754.59 × 4,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,503.03x = 99,589,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589,200.85/16,503.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.60

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