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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.80, 34,477.36 and 13,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.80, 34,477.36 and 13,806.56 is: 19,052.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.80 : 34,477.36 = 13,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.80/34,477.36 = 13,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.80x = 34,477.36 × 13,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.80x = 476,013,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,013,739.48/24,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,052.13

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