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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.61, 24,932.43 and 11,376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.61, 24,932.43 and 11,376.47 is: 17,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.61 : 24,932.43 = 11,376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.61/24,932.43 = 11,376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.61x = 24,932.43 × 11,376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.61x = 283,643,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,643,104.25/16,652.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,032.95

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