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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.94, 24,629.87 and 13,307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.94, 24,629.87 and 13,307.69 is: 19,920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.94 : 24,629.87 = 13,307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.94/24,629.87 = 13,307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.94x = 24,629.87 × 13,307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.94x = 327,766,769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,766,769.54/16,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.27

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