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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.02, 34,052.40 and 13,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.02, 34,052.40 and 13,498.02 is: 18,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.02 : 34,052.40 = 13,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.02/34,052.40 = 13,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.02x = 34,052.40 × 13,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.02x = 459,639,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,639,976.25/24,676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.99

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