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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,592.67, 24,904.64 and 11,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,592.67, 24,904.64 and 11,049.89 is: 16,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.67 : 24,904.64 = 11,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.67/24,904.64 = 11,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.67x = 24,904.64 × 11,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.67x = 275,193,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,193,352.72/16,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.24

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