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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,668.16, 34,039.86 and 13,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,668.16, 34,039.86 and 13,913.82 is: 19,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,668.16 : 34,039.86 = 13,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,668.16/34,039.86 = 13,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,668.16x = 34,039.86 × 13,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,668.16x = 473,624,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,624,484.87/24,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.83

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