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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.21, 34,442.06 and 13,627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.21, 34,442.06 and 13,627.67 is: 18,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.21 : 34,442.06 = 13,627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.21/34,442.06 = 13,627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.21x = 34,442.06 × 13,627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.21x = 469,364,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,364,855.59/24,958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.03

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