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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.08, 35,998.29 and 13,484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.08, 35,998.29 and 13,484.31 is: 20,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.08 : 35,998.29 = 13,484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.08/35,998.29 = 13,484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.08x = 35,998.29 × 13,484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.08x = 485,411,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,411,966.84/24,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,219.53

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