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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,828.93, 34,267.05 and 15,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,828.93, 34,267.05 and 15,398.91 is: 21,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,828.93 : 34,267.05 = 15,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,828.93/34,267.05 = 15,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,828.93x = 34,267.05 × 15,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,828.93x = 527,675,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,675,218.92/24,828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.43

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