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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.82, 34,454.33 and 13,636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.82, 34,454.33 and 13,636.14 is: 18,817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.82 : 34,454.33 = 13,636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.82/34,454.33 = 13,636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.82x = 34,454.33 × 13,636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.82x = 469,824,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,824,067.49/24,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.94

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