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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.67, 24,815.70 and 14,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.67, 24,815.70 and 14,105.70 is: 21,130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.67 : 24,815.70 = 14,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.67/24,815.70 = 14,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.67x = 24,815.70 × 14,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.67x = 350,042,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,042,819.49/16,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.62

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