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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,764.94, 34,176.87 and 15,805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,764.94, 34,176.87 and 15,805.26 is: 21,812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,764.94 : 34,176.87 = 15,805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,764.94/34,176.87 = 15,805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,764.94x = 34,176.87 × 15,805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,764.94x = 540,174,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,174,316.34/24,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.06

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