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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.68, 34,079.78 and 13,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.68, 34,079.78 and 13,364.93 is: 18,443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.68 : 34,079.78 = 13,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.68/34,079.78 = 13,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.68x = 34,079.78 × 13,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.68x = 455,473,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,473,722.09/24,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.46

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