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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.89, 24,566.64 and 7,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.89, 24,566.64 and 7,009.97 is: 10,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.89 : 24,566.64 = 7,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.89/24,566.64 = 7,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.89x = 24,566.64 × 7,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.89x = 172,211,286.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,211,286.57/16,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.87

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