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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,066.94, 24,058.49 and 12,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,066.94, 24,058.49 and 12,929.81 is: 19,360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,066.94 : 24,058.49 = 12,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,066.94/24,058.49 = 12,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,066.94x = 24,058.49 × 12,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,066.94x = 311,071,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,071,519.65/16,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,360.97

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