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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,885.47, 34,341.95 and 13,707.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,885.47, 34,341.95 and 13,707.47 is: 18,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,885.47 : 34,341.95 = 13,707.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,885.47/34,341.95 = 13,707.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,885.47x = 34,341.95 × 13,707.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,885.47x = 470,741,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,741,189.30/24,885.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.31

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