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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.09, 24,502.65 and 10,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.09, 24,502.65 and 10,823.44 is: 16,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.09 : 24,502.65 = 10,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.09/24,502.65 = 10,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.09x = 24,502.65 × 10,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.09x = 265,202,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,202,962.12/16,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.17

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