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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.80, 34,442.82 and 13,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.80, 34,442.82 and 13,629.33 is: 18,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.80 : 34,442.82 = 13,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.80/34,442.82 = 13,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.80x = 34,442.82 × 13,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.80x = 469,432,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,432,559.91/24,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.30

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