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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,948.82, 34,429.41 and 13,770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,948.82, 34,429.41 and 13,770.82 is: 19,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,948.82 : 34,429.41 = 13,770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,948.82/34,429.41 = 13,770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,948.82x = 34,429.41 × 13,770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,948.82x = 474,121,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,121,207.82/24,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.75

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