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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.58, 34,079.64 and 13,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.58, 34,079.64 and 13,364.82 is: 18,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.58 : 34,079.64 = 13,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.58/34,079.64 = 13,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.58x = 34,079.64 × 13,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.58x = 455,468,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,468,254.26/24,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.31

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