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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.54, 34,046.71 and 13,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.54, 34,046.71 and 13,341.02 is: 18,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.54 : 34,046.71 = 13,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.54/34,046.71 = 13,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.54x = 34,046.71 × 13,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.54x = 454,217,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,217,635.46/24,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.59

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