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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,410.21, 24,609.23 and 12,907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,410.21, 24,609.23 and 12,907.02 is: 19,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410.21 : 24,609.23 = 12,907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410.21/24,609.23 = 12,907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410.21x = 24,609.23 × 12,907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410.21x = 317,631,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,631,972.55/16,410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.76

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