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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.03, 24,621.11 and 8,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.03, 24,621.11 and 8,111.04 is: 12,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.03 : 24,621.11 = 8,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.03/24,621.11 = 8,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.03x = 24,621.11 × 8,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.03x = 199,702,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,702,751.21/16,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.44

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