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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.55, 24,588.09 and 7,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.55, 24,588.09 and 7,033.06 is: 10,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.55 : 24,588.09 = 7,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.55/24,588.09 = 7,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.55x = 24,588.09 × 7,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.55x = 172,929,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,929,398.49/16,395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.34

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