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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.08, 24,829.54 and 10,641.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.08, 24,829.54 and 10,641.58 is: 15,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.08 : 24,829.54 = 10,641.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.08/24,829.54 = 10,641.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.08x = 24,829.54 × 10,641.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.08x = 264,225,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,225,447.60/16,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,952.67

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