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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.32, 33,996.54 and 21,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.32, 33,996.54 and 21,675.48 is: 29,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.32 : 33,996.54 = 21,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.32/33,996.54 = 21,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.32x = 33,996.54 × 21,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.32x = 736,891,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,891,322.84/24,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,815.16

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