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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,669.15, 34,042.91 and 13,491.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,669.15, 34,042.91 and 13,491.15 is: 18,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,669.15 : 34,042.91 = 13,491.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,669.15/34,042.91 = 13,491.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,669.15x = 34,042.91 × 13,491.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,669.15x = 459,278,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,278,005.25/24,669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.50

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