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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.84, 34,361.36 and 13,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.84, 34,361.36 and 13,569.47 is: 18,725.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.84 : 34,361.36 = 13,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.84/34,361.36 = 13,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.84x = 34,361.36 × 13,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.84x = 466,265,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,265,375.83/24,899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,725.64

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