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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.68, 34,057.92 and 13,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.68, 34,057.92 and 13,923.84 is: 19,214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.68 : 34,057.92 = 13,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.68/34,057.92 = 13,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.68x = 34,057.92 × 13,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.68x = 474,217,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,217,028.81/24,679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.88

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