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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.61, 24,864.90 and 13,648.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.61, 24,864.90 and 13,648.76 is: 20,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.61 : 24,864.90 = 13,648.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.61/24,864.90 = 13,648.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.61x = 24,864.90 × 13,648.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.61x = 339,374,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,374,928.20/16,576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,473.13

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