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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.07, 24.11 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.07, 24.11 and 10.69 is: 16.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.07 : 24.11 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.07/24.11 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.07x = 24.11 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.07x = 257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.79/16.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.04

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