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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,919.59, 34,388.91 and 13,741.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,919.59, 34,388.91 and 13,741.59 is: 18,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,919.59 : 34,388.91 = 13,741.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,919.59/34,388.91 = 13,741.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,919.59x = 34,388.91 × 13,741.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,919.59x = 472,558,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,558,301.77/24,919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.33

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