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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.61, 24,723.63 and 9,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.61, 24,723.63 and 9,106.84 is: 13,636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.61 : 24,723.63 = 9,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.61/24,723.63 = 9,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.61x = 24,723.63 × 9,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.61x = 225,154,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,154,173.53/16,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.94

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