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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,073.70, 76,610.57 and 16,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,073.70, 76,610.57 and 16,016.09 is: 24,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,073.70 : 76,610.57 = 16,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,073.70/76,610.57 = 16,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,073.70x = 76,610.57 × 16,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,073.70x = 1,227,001,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,001,320.94/51,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.13

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