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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.65, 24,927.65 and 15,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.65, 24,927.65 and 15,022.56 is: 22,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.65 : 24,927.65 = 15,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.65/24,927.65 = 15,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.65x = 24,927.65 × 15,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.65x = 374,477,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,477,113.96/16,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.40

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