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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.61, 34,491.91 and 13,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.61, 34,491.91 and 13,664.13 is: 18,856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.61 : 34,491.91 = 13,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.61/34,491.91 = 13,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.61x = 34,491.91 × 13,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.61x = 471,301,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,301,942.19/24,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.14

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