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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.62, 33,910.57 and 16,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.62, 33,910.57 and 16,079.28 is: 22,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.62 : 33,910.57 = 16,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.62/33,910.57 = 16,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.62x = 33,910.57 × 16,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.62x = 545,257,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,257,442.92/24,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.35

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