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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.09, 24,981.87 and 11,732.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.09, 24,981.87 and 11,732.35 is: 17,578.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.09 : 24,981.87 = 11,732.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.09/24,981.87 = 11,732.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.09x = 24,981.87 × 11,732.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.09x = 293,096,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,096,117.72/16,673.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.99

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