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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,843.63, 34,283.92 and 13,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,843.63, 34,283.92 and 13,512.88 is: 18,647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,843.63 : 34,283.92 = 13,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,843.63/34,283.92 = 13,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,843.63x = 34,283.92 × 13,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,843.63x = 463,274,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,274,429.33/24,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,647.61

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