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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.90, 33,554.97 and 13,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.90, 33,554.97 and 13,707.74 is: 18,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.90 : 33,554.97 = 13,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.90/33,554.97 = 13,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.90x = 33,554.97 × 13,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.90x = 459,962,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,962,636.69/24,315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.13

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