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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.23, 34,300.19 and 13,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.23, 34,300.19 and 13,524.71 is: 18,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.23 : 34,300.19 = 13,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.23/34,300.19 = 13,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.23x = 34,300.19 × 13,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.23x = 463,899,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,899,883.57/24,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.08

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