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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,090.61, 24,102.70 and 11,935.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,090.61, 24,102.70 and 11,935.31 is: 17,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,090.61 : 24,102.70 = 11,935.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,090.61/24,102.70 = 11,935.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,090.61x = 24,102.70 × 11,935.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,090.61x = 287,673,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,673,045.99/16,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,878.32

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