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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.54, 25,112.31 and 13,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.54, 25,112.31 and 13,046.54 is: 19,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.54 : 25,112.31 = 13,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.54/25,112.31 = 13,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.54x = 25,112.31 × 13,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.54x = 327,628,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,628,631.35/16,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,569.81

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