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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.80, 24,948.72 and 10,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.80, 24,948.72 and 10,065.64 is: 15,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.80 : 24,948.72 = 10,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.80/24,948.72 = 10,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.80x = 24,948.72 × 10,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.80x = 251,124,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,124,833.98/16,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.91

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