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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.28, 34,485.18 and 13,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.28, 34,485.18 and 13,811.28 is: 19,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.28 : 34,485.18 = 13,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.28/34,485.18 = 13,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.28x = 34,485.18 × 13,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.28x = 476,284,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,284,476.83/24,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.55

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