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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.28, 33,163.94 and 13,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.28, 33,163.94 and 13,961.08 is: 19,264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.28 : 33,163.94 = 13,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.28/33,163.94 = 13,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.28x = 33,163.94 × 13,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.28x = 463,004,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,004,419.46/24,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.33

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