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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.19, 24,856.84 and 13,646.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.19, 24,856.84 and 13,646.05 is: 20,469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.19 : 24,856.84 = 13,646.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.19/24,856.84 = 13,646.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.19x = 24,856.84 × 13,646.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.19x = 339,197,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,197,636.40/16,571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.11

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