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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.59, 33,506.49 and 13,669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.59, 33,506.49 and 13,669.61 is: 18,864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.59 : 33,506.49 = 13,669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.59/33,506.49 = 13,669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.59x = 33,506.49 × 13,669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.59x = 458,020,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,020,534.50/24,279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.42

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