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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.92, 34,070.64 and 13,358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.92, 34,070.64 and 13,358.43 is: 18,434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.92 : 34,070.64 = 13,358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.92/34,070.64 = 13,358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.92x = 34,070.64 × 13,358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.92x = 455,130,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,130,259.50/24,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.60

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