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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,511.19, 24,724.49 and 9,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,511.19, 24,724.49 and 9,107.44 is: 13,637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,511.19 : 24,724.49 = 9,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,511.19/24,724.49 = 9,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,511.19x = 24,724.49 × 9,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,511.19x = 225,176,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,176,753.09/16,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.83

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