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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.32, 24,967.98 and 10,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.32, 24,967.98 and 10,811.16 is: 16,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.32 : 24,967.98 = 10,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.32/24,967.98 = 10,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.32x = 24,967.98 × 10,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.32x = 269,932,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,932,826.66/16,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,190.48

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