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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.81, 34,437.07 and 13,623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.81, 34,437.07 and 13,623.87 is: 18,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.81 : 34,437.07 = 13,623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.81/34,437.07 = 13,623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.81x = 34,437.07 × 13,623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.81x = 469,166,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,166,164.86/24,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.63

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