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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.76, 33,964.84 and 16,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.76, 33,964.84 and 16,010.28 is: 22,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.76 : 33,964.84 = 16,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.76/33,964.84 = 16,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.76x = 33,964.84 × 16,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.76x = 543,786,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,786,598.56/24,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.23

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