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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.02, 24,975.72 and 10,326.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.02, 24,975.72 and 10,326.54 is: 15,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.02 : 24,975.72 = 10,326.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.02/24,975.72 = 10,326.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.02x = 24,975.72 × 10,326.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.02x = 257,912,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,912,771.61/16,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,489.31

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