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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.84, 34,451.31 and 13,786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.84, 34,451.31 and 13,786.84 is: 19,025.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.84 : 34,451.31 = 13,786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.84/34,451.31 = 13,786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.84x = 34,451.31 × 13,786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.84x = 474,974,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,974,698.76/24,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.75

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