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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.02, 34,362.90 and 13,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.02, 34,362.90 and 13,723.02 is: 18,937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.02 : 34,362.90 = 13,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.02/34,362.90 = 13,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.02x = 34,362.90 × 13,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.02x = 471,562,763.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,562,763.96/24,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.49

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