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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.92, 24,552.59 and 4,680.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.92, 24,552.59 and 4,680.05 is: 7,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.92 : 24,552.59 = 4,680.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.92/24,552.59 = 4,680.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.92x = 24,552.59 × 4,680.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.92x = 114,907,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,907,202.67/16,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.13

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