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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,807.23, 34,233.84 and 13,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,807.23, 34,233.84 and 13,476.64 is: 18,597.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,807.23 : 34,233.84 = 13,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,807.23/34,233.84 = 13,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,807.23x = 34,233.84 × 13,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,807.23x = 461,356,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,356,966.33/24,807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.68

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