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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.62, 34,449.75 and 13,786.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.62, 34,449.75 and 13,786.62 is: 19,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.62 : 34,449.75 = 13,786.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.62/34,449.75 = 13,786.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.62x = 34,449.75 × 13,786.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.62x = 474,945,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,945,612.35/24,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.75

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