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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.03, 34,056.96 and 13,348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.03, 34,056.96 and 13,348.55 is: 18,420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.03 : 34,056.96 = 13,348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.03/34,056.96 = 13,348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.03x = 34,056.96 × 13,348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.03x = 454,610,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,610,876.92/24,679.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.94

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