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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.84, 24,933.02 and 9,602.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.84, 24,933.02 and 9,602.89 is: 14,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.84 : 24,933.02 = 9,602.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.84/24,933.02 = 9,602.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.84x = 24,933.02 × 9,602.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.84x = 239,428,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,428,885.49/16,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,396.68

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