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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.91, 33,572.93 and 13,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.91, 33,572.93 and 13,577.04 is: 18,731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.91 : 33,572.93 = 13,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.91/33,572.93 = 13,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.91x = 33,572.93 × 13,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.91x = 455,820,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,820,945.64/24,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.93

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