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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,949.76, 34,430.70 and 13,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,949.76, 34,430.70 and 13,771.76 is: 19,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,949.76 : 34,430.70 = 13,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,949.76/34,430.70 = 13,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,949.76x = 34,430.70 × 13,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,949.76x = 474,171,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,171,337.03/24,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.05

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