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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,683, 34,062.54 and 13,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,683, 34,062.54 and 13,505 is: 18,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,683 : 34,062.54 = 13,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,683/34,062.54 = 13,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,683x = 34,062.54 × 13,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,683x = 460,014,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,014,602.70/24,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.90

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