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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.05, 24,814.95 and 13,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.05, 24,814.95 and 13,751.81 is: 20,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.05 : 24,814.95 = 13,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.05/24,814.95 = 13,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.05x = 24,814.95 × 13,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.05x = 341,250,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,250,353.48/16,545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.53

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