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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.66, 34,406.61 and 13,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.66, 34,406.61 and 13,754.42 is: 18,980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.66 : 34,406.61 = 13,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.66/34,406.61 = 13,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.66x = 34,406.61 × 13,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.66x = 473,242,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,242,964.72/24,932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,980.85

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