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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,980.55, 34,473.96 and 13,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,980.55, 34,473.96 and 13,651.12 is: 18,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,980.55 : 34,473.96 = 13,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,980.55/34,473.96 = 13,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,980.55x = 34,473.96 × 13,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,980.55x = 470,608,164.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,608,164.84/24,980.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.98

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