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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,984.83, 34,478.48 and 13,654.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,984.83, 34,478.48 and 13,654.35 is: 18,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,984.83 : 34,478.48 = 13,654.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,984.83/34,478.48 = 13,654.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,984.83x = 34,478.48 × 13,654.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,984.83x = 470,781,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,781,267.52/24,984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.68

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