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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.36, 34,299.36 and 13,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.36, 34,299.36 and 13,676.64 is: 18,873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.36 : 34,299.36 = 13,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.36/34,299.36 = 13,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.36x = 34,299.36 × 13,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.36x = 469,099,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,099,998.95/24,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.19

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