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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.71, 34,404.73 and 13,753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.71, 34,404.73 and 13,753.99 is: 18,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.71 : 34,404.73 = 13,753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.71/34,404.73 = 13,753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.71x = 34,404.73 × 13,753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.71x = 473,202,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,202,312.37/24,932.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,979.18

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