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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.79, 24,154.02 and 10,565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.79, 24,154.02 and 10,565.53 is: 15,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.79 : 24,154.02 = 10,565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.79/24,154.02 = 10,565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.79x = 24,154.02 × 10,565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.79x = 255,200,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,200,022.93/16,110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.32

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