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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,652.82, 34,020.88 and 13,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,652.82, 34,020.88 and 13,474.82 is: 18,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,652.82 : 34,020.88 = 13,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,652.82/34,020.88 = 13,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,652.82x = 34,020.88 × 13,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,652.82x = 458,425,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,425,234.24/24,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.25

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