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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,787.08, 34,205.22 and 13,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,787.08, 34,205.22 and 13,609.08 is: 18,780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,787.08 : 34,205.22 = 13,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,787.08/34,205.22 = 13,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,787.08x = 34,205.22 × 13,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,787.08x = 465,501,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,501,575.40/24,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.01

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