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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.56, 34,317.25 and 13,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.56, 34,317.25 and 13,689.56 is: 18,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.56 : 34,317.25 = 13,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.56/34,317.25 = 13,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.56x = 34,317.25 × 13,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.56x = 469,788,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,788,104.48/24,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.60

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