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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.63, 34,045.47 and 13,492.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.63, 34,045.47 and 13,492.63 is: 18,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.63 : 34,045.47 = 13,492.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.63/34,045.47 = 13,492.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.63x = 34,045.47 × 13,492.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.63x = 459,362,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,362,692.20/24,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.82

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