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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.93, 33,561.76 and 17,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.93, 33,561.76 and 17,954.04 is: 24,748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.93 : 33,561.76 = 17,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.93/33,561.76 = 17,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.93x = 33,561.76 × 17,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.93x = 602,569,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,569,286.82/24,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.28

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