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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.08, 34,315.92 and 13,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.08, 34,315.92 and 13,690.08 is: 18,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.08 : 34,315.92 = 13,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.08/34,315.92 = 13,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.08x = 34,315.92 × 13,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.08x = 469,787,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,787,690.07/24,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.19

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