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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.07, 24,931.24 and 13,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.07, 24,931.24 and 13,695.11 is: 20,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.07 : 24,931.24 = 13,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.07/24,931.24 = 13,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.07x = 24,931.24 × 13,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.07x = 341,435,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,435,915.34/16,624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.65

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