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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.78, 34,466.52 and 13,797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.78, 34,466.52 and 13,797.78 is: 19,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.78 : 34,466.52 = 13,797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.78/34,466.52 = 13,797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.78x = 34,466.52 × 13,797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.78x = 475,561,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,561,460.33/24,975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,040.91

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