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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.03, 24,894.90 and 14,923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.03, 24,894.90 and 14,923.46 is: 22,302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.03 : 24,894.90 = 14,923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.03/24,894.90 = 14,923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.03x = 24,894.90 × 14,923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.03x = 371,517,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,517,919.88/16,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.64

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