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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,919.84, 34,389.22 and 13,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,919.84, 34,389.22 and 13,741.84 is: 18,963.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,919.84 : 34,389.22 = 13,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,919.84/34,389.22 = 13,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,919.84x = 34,389.22 × 13,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,919.84x = 472,571,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,571,158.96/24,919.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.65

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