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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.22, 33,541.20 and 13,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.22, 33,541.20 and 13,694.88 is: 18,898.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.22 : 33,541.20 = 13,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.22/33,541.20 = 13,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.22x = 33,541.20 × 13,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.22x = 459,342,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,342,709.06/24,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.93

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