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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,831.12, 34,266.84 and 13,652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,831.12, 34,266.84 and 13,652.88 is: 18,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,831.12 : 34,266.84 = 13,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,831.12/34,266.84 = 13,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,831.12x = 34,266.84 × 13,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,831.12x = 467,841,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,841,054.50/24,831.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.92

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