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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.71, 34,492.69 and 13,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.71, 34,492.69 and 13,664.25 is: 18,856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.71 : 34,492.69 = 13,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.71/34,492.69 = 13,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.71x = 34,492.69 × 13,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.71x = 471,316,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,316,891.85/24,994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.67

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