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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,491.08, 24,736.67 and 4,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,491.08, 24,736.67 and 4,011.11 is: 6,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,491.08 : 24,736.67 = 4,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,491.08/24,736.67 = 4,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,491.08x = 24,736.67 × 4,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,491.08x = 99,221,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,221,504.40/16,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.68

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