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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.35, 24,905.93 and 10,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.35, 24,905.93 and 10,367.15 is: 15,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.35 : 24,905.93 = 10,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.35/24,905.93 = 10,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.35x = 24,905.93 × 10,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.35x = 258,203,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,203,460.36/16,626.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.77

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