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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.91, 34,474.97 and 13,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.91, 34,474.97 and 13,652.50 is: 18,839.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.91 : 34,474.97 = 13,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.91/34,474.97 = 13,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.91x = 34,474.97 × 13,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.91x = 470,669,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,669,527.93/24,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.66

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