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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.63, 34,044.72 and 13,915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.63, 34,044.72 and 13,915.91 is: 19,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.63 : 34,044.72 = 13,915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.63/34,044.72 = 13,915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.63x = 34,044.72 × 13,915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.63x = 473,763,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,763,259.50/24,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.75

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