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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.76, 24,994.14 and 10,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.76, 24,994.14 and 10,835.56 is: 16,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.76 : 24,994.14 = 10,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.76/24,994.14 = 10,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.76x = 24,994.14 × 10,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.76x = 270,825,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,825,503.62/16,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.64

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