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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.54, 34,446.42 and 13,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.54, 34,446.42 and 13,630.60 is: 18,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.54 : 34,446.42 = 13,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.54/34,446.42 = 13,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.54x = 34,446.42 × 13,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.54x = 469,525,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,525,372.45/24,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.95

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