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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,694.54, 34,078.52 and 13,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,694.54, 34,078.52 and 13,941.74 is: 19,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,694.54 : 34,078.52 = 13,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,694.54/34,078.52 = 13,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,694.54x = 34,078.52 × 13,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,694.54x = 475,113,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,113,865.42/24,694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.63

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