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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.67, 34,460.82 and 13,793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.67, 34,460.82 and 13,793.67 is: 19,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.67 : 34,460.82 = 13,793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.67/34,460.82 = 13,793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.67x = 34,460.82 × 13,793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.67x = 475,341,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,341,179.01/24,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,035.22

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