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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.92, 24,041.88 and 11,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.92, 24,041.88 and 11,070.48 is: 16,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.92 : 24,041.88 = 11,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.92/24,041.88 = 11,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.92x = 24,041.88 × 11,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.92x = 266,155,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,155,151.70/16,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.72

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