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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.81, 34,233.66 and 13,476.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.81, 34,233.66 and 13,476.53 is: 18,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.81 : 34,233.66 = 13,476.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.81/34,233.66 = 13,476.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.81x = 34,233.66 × 13,476.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.81x = 461,350,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,350,946.00/24,806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.75

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