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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952.93, 34,434.72 and 13,622.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952.93, 34,434.72 and 13,622.61 is: 18,799.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952.93 : 34,434.72 = 13,622.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952.93/34,434.72 = 13,622.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952.93x = 34,434.72 × 13,622.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952.93x = 469,090,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,090,890.15/24,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,799.03

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