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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.04, 24,846.24 and 8,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.04, 24,846.24 and 8,776 is: 13,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.04 : 24,846.24 = 8,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.04/24,846.24 = 8,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.04x = 24,846.24 × 8,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.04x = 218,050,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,050,602.24/16,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.12

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