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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.38, 24,024.04 and 11,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.38, 24,024.04 and 11,360.44 is: 17,046.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.38 : 24,024.04 = 11,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.38/24,024.04 = 11,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.38x = 24,024.04 × 11,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.38x = 272,923,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,923,664.98/16,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.67

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