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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.30, 24,795.45 and 9,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.30, 24,795.45 and 9,969.30 is: 14,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.30 : 24,795.45 = 9,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.30/24,795.45 = 9,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.30x = 24,795.45 × 9,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.30x = 247,193,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,193,279.69/16,530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.95

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