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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,832.82, 34,269.97 and 13,503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,832.82, 34,269.97 and 13,503.07 is: 18,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,832.82 : 34,269.97 = 13,503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,832.82/34,269.97 = 13,503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,832.82x = 34,269.97 × 13,503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,832.82x = 462,749,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,749,882.01/24,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.61

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