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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.63, 24,922.22 and 15,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.63, 24,922.22 and 15,753.93 is: 23,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.63 : 24,922.22 = 15,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.63/24,922.22 = 15,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.63x = 24,922.22 × 15,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.63x = 392,622,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,622,830.55/16,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.99

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