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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.82, 34,410.22 and 13,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.82, 34,410.22 and 13,604.50 is: 18,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.82 : 34,410.22 = 13,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.82/34,410.22 = 13,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.82x = 34,410.22 × 13,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.82x = 468,133,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,133,837.99/24,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.30

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