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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.92, 34,291.52 and 13,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.92, 34,291.52 and 13,670.92 is: 18,865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.92 : 34,291.52 = 13,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.92/34,291.52 = 13,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.92x = 34,291.52 × 13,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.92x = 468,796,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,796,626.60/24,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.88

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