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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,321.21, 22,510.53 and 10,941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,321.21, 22,510.53 and 10,941.89 is: 15,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,321.21 : 22,510.53 = 10,941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,321.21/22,510.53 = 10,941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,321.21x = 22,510.53 × 10,941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,321.21x = 246,307,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,307,630.55/16,321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.26

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