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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.22, 34,492.82 and 13,664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.22, 34,492.82 and 13,664.82 is: 18,857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.22 : 34,492.82 = 13,664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.22/34,492.82 = 13,664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.22x = 34,492.82 × 13,664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.22x = 471,338,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,338,176.59/24,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.13

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