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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,804.55, 34,230.65 and 13,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,804.55, 34,230.65 and 13,474.26 is: 18,594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,804.55 : 34,230.65 = 13,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,804.55/34,230.65 = 13,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,804.55x = 34,230.65 × 13,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,804.55x = 461,232,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,232,610.70/24,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.68

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