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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.55, 24,835.61 and 13,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.55, 24,835.61 and 13,450.32 is: 18,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.55 : 24,835.61 = 13,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.55/24,835.61 = 13,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.55x = 24,835.61 × 13,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.55x = 334,046,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,046,901.90/17,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.75

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