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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.59, 34,474.93 and 13,652.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.59, 34,474.93 and 13,652.47 is: 18,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.59 : 34,474.93 = 13,652.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.59/34,474.93 = 13,652.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.59x = 34,474.93 × 13,652.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.59x = 470,667,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,667,947.58/24,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.84

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