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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,854.63, 34,299.45 and 13,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,854.63, 34,299.45 and 13,676.63 is: 18,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,854.63 : 34,299.45 = 13,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,854.63/34,299.45 = 13,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,854.63x = 34,299.45 × 13,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,854.63x = 469,100,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,100,715.36/24,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.78

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