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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.85, 24,905.18 and 10,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.85, 24,905.18 and 10,366.65 is: 15,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.85 : 24,905.18 = 10,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.85/24,905.18 = 10,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.85x = 24,905.18 × 10,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.85x = 258,183,232.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,183,232.41/16,625.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.02

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