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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.76, 24,502.29 and 11,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.76, 24,502.29 and 11,339.80 is: 17,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.76 : 24,502.29 = 11,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.76/24,502.29 = 11,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.76x = 24,502.29 × 11,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.76x = 277,851,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,851,068.14/16,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.01

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