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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.63, 24,827.48 and 10,353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.63, 24,827.48 and 10,353.58 is: 15,493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.63 : 24,827.48 = 10,353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.63/24,827.48 = 10,353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.63x = 24,827.48 × 10,353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.63x = 257,053,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,053,300.38/16,590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.88

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