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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.21, 34,450.65 and 17,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.21, 34,450.65 and 17,008.11 is: 23,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.21 : 34,450.65 = 17,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.21/34,450.65 = 17,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.21x = 34,450.65 × 17,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.21x = 585,940,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,940,444.77/24,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.62

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