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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.73, 34,477.54 and 13,805.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.73, 34,477.54 and 13,805.73 is: 19,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.73 : 34,477.54 = 13,805.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.73/34,477.54 = 13,805.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.73x = 34,477.54 × 13,805.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.73x = 475,987,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,987,573.79/24,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,051.90

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