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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,982.97, 34,476.51 and 13,804.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,982.97, 34,476.51 and 13,804.97 is: 19,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,982.97 : 34,476.51 = 13,804.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,982.97/34,476.51 = 13,804.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,982.97x = 34,476.51 × 13,804.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,982.97x = 475,947,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,947,013.87/24,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,050.86

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