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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.12, 24,963.04 and 12,933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.12, 24,963.04 and 12,933.84 is: 19,406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.12 : 24,963.04 = 12,933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.12/24,963.04 = 12,933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.12x = 24,963.04 × 12,933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.12x = 322,867,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,867,965.27/16,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.48

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