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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.44, 34,497.96 and 13,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.44, 34,497.96 and 13,819.28 is: 19,069.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.44 : 34,497.96 = 13,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.44/34,497.96 = 13,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.44x = 34,497.96 × 13,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.44x = 476,736,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,736,968.67/24,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.91

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