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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.47, 33,163.06 and 13,962.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.47, 33,163.06 and 13,962.95 is: 19,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.47 : 33,163.06 = 13,962.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.47/33,163.06 = 13,962.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.47x = 33,163.06 × 13,962.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.47x = 463,054,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,054,148.63/24,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.65

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