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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,819.84, 34,251.62 and 13,489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,819.84, 34,251.62 and 13,489.47 is: 18,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,819.84 : 34,251.62 = 13,489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,819.84/34,251.62 = 13,489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,819.84x = 34,251.62 × 13,489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,819.84x = 462,036,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,036,132.99/24,819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,615.60

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