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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.96, 24,244.32 and 11,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.96, 24,244.32 and 11,092.08 is: 16,638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.96 : 24,244.32 = 11,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.96/24,244.32 = 11,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.96x = 24,244.32 × 11,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.96x = 268,919,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,919,936.99/16,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.04

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