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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.94, 33,934.23 and 13,410.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.94, 33,934.23 and 13,410.78 is: 18,506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.94 : 33,934.23 = 13,410.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.94/33,934.23 = 13,410.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.94x = 33,934.23 × 13,410.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.94x = 455,084,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,084,493.00/24,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.19

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