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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.77, 24,251.44 and 8,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.77, 24,251.44 and 8,819.04 is: 13,228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.77 : 24,251.44 = 8,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.77/24,251.44 = 8,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.77x = 24,251.44 × 8,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.77x = 213,874,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,874,419.42/16,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.44

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