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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.89, 24,733.08 and 13,752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.89, 24,733.08 and 13,752.27 is: 20,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.89 : 24,733.08 = 13,752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.89/24,733.08 = 13,752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.89x = 24,733.08 × 13,752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.89x = 340,135,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,135,994.09/16,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.45

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