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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,646.94, 34,028.66 and 21,989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,646.94, 34,028.66 and 21,989.73 is: 30,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,646.94 : 34,028.66 = 21,989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,646.94/34,028.66 = 21,989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,646.94x = 34,028.66 × 21,989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,646.94x = 748,281,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,281,100.64/24,646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,360.01

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