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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.93, 33,603.90 and 13,739.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.93, 33,603.90 and 13,739.51 is: 18,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.93 : 33,603.90 = 13,739.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.93/33,603.90 = 13,739.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.93x = 33,603.90 × 13,739.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.93x = 461,701,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,701,120.09/24,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,961.09

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