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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.91, 34,327.95 and 13,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.91, 34,327.95 and 13,545.24 is: 18,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.91 : 34,327.95 = 13,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.91/34,327.95 = 13,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.91x = 34,327.95 × 13,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.91x = 464,980,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,980,321.46/24,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.99

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