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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.84, 34,454.30 and 13,636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.84, 34,454.30 and 13,636.42 is: 18,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.84 : 34,454.30 = 13,636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.84/34,454.30 = 13,636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.84x = 34,454.30 × 13,636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.84x = 469,833,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,833,305.61/24,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.29

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