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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,877.62, 34,329.69 and 13,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,877.62, 34,329.69 and 13,699.62 is: 18,904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,877.62 : 34,329.69 = 13,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,877.62/34,329.69 = 13,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,877.62x = 34,329.69 × 13,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,877.62x = 470,303,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,303,707.72/24,877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.69

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