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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,841.92, 34,283.52 and 13,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,841.92, 34,283.52 and 13,664.64 is: 18,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,841.92 : 34,283.52 = 13,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,841.92/34,283.52 = 13,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,841.92x = 34,283.52 × 13,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,841.92x = 468,471,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,471,958.73/24,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.12

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