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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.57, 24,905.36 and 15,090.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.57, 24,905.36 and 15,090.87 is: 22,539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.57 : 24,905.36 = 15,090.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.57/24,905.36 = 15,090.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.57x = 24,905.36 × 15,090.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.57x = 375,843,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,843,587.79/16,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.93

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