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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.84, 24,972.48 and 10,811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.84, 24,972.48 and 10,811.04 is: 16,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.84 : 24,972.48 = 10,811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.84/24,972.48 = 10,811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.84x = 24,972.48 × 10,811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.84x = 269,978,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,978,480.18/16,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.68

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