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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,748.59, 34,152.93 and 13,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,748.59, 34,152.93 and 13,418.04 is: 18,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,748.59 : 34,152.93 = 13,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,748.59/34,152.93 = 13,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,748.59x = 34,152.93 × 13,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,748.59x = 458,265,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,265,380.86/24,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.83

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