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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.24, 25,192.70 and 10,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.24, 25,192.70 and 10,223.24 is: 15,334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.24 : 25,192.70 = 10,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.24/25,192.70 = 10,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.24x = 25,192.70 × 10,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.24x = 257,551,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,551,018.35/16,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.76

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