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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,913.62, 34,380.57 and 13,735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,913.62, 34,380.57 and 13,735.62 is: 18,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,913.62 : 34,380.57 = 13,735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,913.62/34,380.57 = 13,735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,913.62x = 34,380.57 × 13,735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,913.62x = 472,238,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,238,444.90/24,913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,955.03

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