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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.62, 33,257.64 and 14,033.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.62, 33,257.64 and 14,033.93 is: 19,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.62 : 33,257.64 = 14,033.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.62/33,257.64 = 14,033.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.62x = 33,257.64 × 14,033.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.62x = 466,735,155.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,735,155.27/24,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.91

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