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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.41, 34,268.73 and 13,654.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.41, 34,268.73 and 13,654.41 is: 18,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.41 : 34,268.73 = 13,654.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.41/34,268.73 = 13,654.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.41x = 34,268.73 × 13,654.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.41x = 467,919,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,919,109.89/24,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.08

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