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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,948.76, 34,429.32 and 13,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,948.76, 34,429.32 and 13,770.76 is: 19,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,948.76 : 34,429.32 = 13,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,948.76/34,429.32 = 13,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,948.76x = 34,429.32 × 13,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,948.76x = 474,117,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,117,902.68/24,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.67

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