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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.28, 34,041.84 and 13,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.28, 34,041.84 and 13,489.28 is: 18,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.28 : 34,041.84 = 13,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.28/34,041.84 = 13,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.28x = 34,041.84 × 13,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.28x = 459,199,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,199,911.48/24,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.75

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