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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.80, 24,845.70 and 13,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.80, 24,845.70 and 13,283.30 is: 19,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.80 : 24,845.70 = 13,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.80/24,845.70 = 13,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.80x = 24,845.70 × 13,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.80x = 330,032,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,032,886.81/16,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.95

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