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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.76, 34,037.82 and 21,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.76, 34,037.82 and 21,090.24 is: 29,124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.76 : 34,037.82 = 21,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.76/34,037.82 = 21,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.76x = 34,037.82 × 21,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.76x = 717,865,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,865,792.88/24,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,124.99

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