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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.52, 34,061.78 and 13,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.52, 34,061.78 and 13,352.02 is: 18,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.52 : 34,061.78 = 13,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.52/34,061.78 = 13,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.52x = 34,061.78 × 13,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.52x = 454,793,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,793,567.80/24,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.73

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