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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.76, 34,014.16 and 13,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.76, 34,014.16 and 13,469.76 is: 18,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.76 : 34,014.16 = 13,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.76/34,014.16 = 13,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.76x = 34,014.16 × 13,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.76x = 458,162,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,162,571.80/24,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.41

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