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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,675.43, 34,051.99 and 13,344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,675.43, 34,051.99 and 13,344.93 is: 18,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,675.43 : 34,051.99 = 13,344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,675.43/34,051.99 = 13,344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,675.43x = 34,051.99 × 13,344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,675.43x = 454,421,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,421,474.68/24,675.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.95

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