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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.73, 24,482.25 and 13,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.73, 24,482.25 and 13,567.91 is: 20,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.73 : 24,482.25 = 13,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.73/24,482.25 = 13,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.73x = 24,482.25 × 13,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.73x = 332,172,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,172,842.19/16,307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.04

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