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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804, 34,230.12 and 13,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804, 34,230.12 and 13,626 is: 18,804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804 : 34,230.12 = 13,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804/34,230.12 = 13,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804x = 34,230.12 × 13,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804x = 466,419,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,419,615.12/24,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.21

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