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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,682.68, 34,062.06 and 13,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,682.68, 34,062.06 and 13,926.84 is: 19,219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,682.68 : 34,062.06 = 13,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,682.68/34,062.06 = 13,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,682.68x = 34,062.06 × 13,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,682.68x = 474,376,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,376,859.69/24,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.02

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