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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,925.92, 34,396.82 and 13,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,925.92, 34,396.82 and 13,747.92 is: 18,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,925.92 : 34,396.82 = 13,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,925.92/34,396.82 = 13,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,925.92x = 34,396.82 × 13,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,925.92x = 472,884,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,884,660.87/24,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,971.60

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