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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.58, 24,905.43 and 13,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.58, 24,905.43 and 13,705.80 is: 20,531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.58 : 24,905.43 = 13,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.58/24,905.43 = 13,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.58x = 24,905.43 × 13,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.58x = 341,348,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,348,842.49/16,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.54

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