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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.06, 33,964.62 and 13,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.06, 33,964.62 and 13,434.06 is: 18,538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.06 : 33,964.62 = 13,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.06/33,964.62 = 13,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.06x = 33,964.62 × 13,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.06x = 456,282,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,282,742.96/24,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.99

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