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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.63, 24,138.48 and 10,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.63, 24,138.48 and 10,862.04 is: 16,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.63 : 24,138.48 = 10,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.63/24,138.48 = 10,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.63x = 24,138.48 × 10,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.63x = 262,193,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,193,135.30/16,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.75

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