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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.07, 33,498.89 and 13,664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.07, 33,498.89 and 13,664.07 is: 18,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.07 : 33,498.89 = 13,664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.07/33,498.89 = 13,664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.07x = 33,498.89 × 13,664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.07x = 457,731,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,731,109.56/24,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.80

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