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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.92, 24,953.94 and 14,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.92, 24,953.94 and 14,454.72 is: 21,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.92 : 24,953.94 = 14,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.92/24,953.94 = 14,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.92x = 24,953.94 × 14,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.92x = 360,702,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,702,215.60/16,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,688.65

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