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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.76, 34,304.58 and 13,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.76, 34,304.58 and 13,528.48 is: 18,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.76 : 34,304.58 = 13,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.76/34,304.58 = 13,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.76x = 34,304.58 × 13,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.76x = 464,088,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,088,824.44/24,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.03

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