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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.74, 34,299.87 and 13,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.74, 34,299.87 and 13,525.28 is: 18,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.74 : 34,299.87 = 13,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.74/34,299.87 = 13,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.74x = 34,299.87 × 13,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.74x = 463,915,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,915,345.71/24,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.31

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