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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.61, 34,372.88 and 13,577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.61, 34,372.88 and 13,577.10 is: 18,736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.61 : 34,372.88 = 13,577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.61/34,372.88 = 13,577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.61x = 34,372.88 × 13,577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.61x = 466,683,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,683,961.16/24,907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.61

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