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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,956.91, 34,440.66 and 13,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,956.91, 34,440.66 and 13,626.63 is: 18,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,956.91 : 34,440.66 = 13,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,956.91/34,440.66 = 13,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,956.91x = 34,440.66 × 13,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,956.91x = 469,310,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,310,130.78/24,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.82

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