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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.94, 34,309.47 and 13,683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.94, 34,309.47 and 13,683.94 is: 18,883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.94 : 34,309.47 = 13,683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.94/34,309.47 = 13,683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.94x = 34,309.47 × 13,683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.94x = 469,488,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,488,694.45/24,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,883.83

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