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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,936.76, 34,412.71 and 13,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,936.76, 34,412.71 and 13,758.76 is: 18,987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,936.76 : 34,412.71 = 13,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,936.76/34,412.71 = 13,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,936.76x = 34,412.71 × 13,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,936.76x = 473,476,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,476,217.84/24,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,987.08

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