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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.02, 24,380.01 and 12,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.02, 24,380.01 and 12,966.54 is: 19,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.02 : 24,380.01 = 12,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.02/24,380.01 = 12,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.02x = 24,380.01 × 12,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.02x = 316,124,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,124,374.87/16,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.45

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