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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.16, 24,961.32 and 13,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.16, 24,961.32 and 13,392.24 is: 20,067.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.16 : 24,961.32 = 13,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.16/24,961.32 = 13,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.16x = 24,961.32 × 13,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.16x = 334,287,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,287,988.16/16,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,067.52

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