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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.41, 24,964.81 and 10,076.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.41, 24,964.81 and 10,076.13 is: 15,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.41 : 24,964.81 = 10,076.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.41/24,964.81 = 10,076.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.41x = 24,964.81 × 10,076.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.41x = 251,548,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,548,645.79/16,651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.75

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