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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.56, 34,442.01 and 24,135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.56, 34,442.01 and 24,135.03 is: 33,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.56 : 34,442.01 = 24,135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.56/34,442.01 = 24,135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.56x = 34,442.01 × 24,135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.56x = 831,258,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,258,944.61/24,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.57

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