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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,889.84, 34,347.90 and 13,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,889.84, 34,347.90 and 13,711.84 is: 18,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,889.84 : 34,347.90 = 13,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,889.84/34,347.90 = 13,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,889.84x = 34,347.90 × 13,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,889.84x = 470,972,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,972,909.14/24,889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.30

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