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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,819.75, 34,251.27 and 13,641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,819.75, 34,251.27 and 13,641.99 is: 18,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,819.75 : 34,251.27 = 13,641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,819.75/34,251.27 = 13,641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,819.75x = 34,251.27 × 13,641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,819.75x = 467,255,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,255,482.83/24,819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.95

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