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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,895.77, 34,333.06 and 18,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,895.77, 34,333.06 and 18,170.74 is: 25,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,895.77 : 34,333.06 = 18,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,895.77/34,333.06 = 18,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,895.77x = 34,333.06 × 18,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,895.77x = 623,857,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,857,106.66/24,895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.76

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