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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.55, 34,468.44 and 13,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.55, 34,468.44 and 13,647.12 is: 18,833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.55 : 34,468.44 = 13,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.55/34,468.44 = 13,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.55x = 34,468.44 × 13,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.55x = 470,394,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,394,756.46/24,976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.45

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