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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,845.76, 34,287.68 and 13,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,845.76, 34,287.68 and 13,667.76 is: 18,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,845.76 : 34,287.68 = 13,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,845.76/34,287.68 = 13,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,845.76x = 34,287.68 × 13,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,845.76x = 468,635,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,635,781.20/24,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.80

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