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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.11, 33,606.82 and 13,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.11, 33,606.82 and 13,744.73 is: 18,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.11 : 33,606.82 = 13,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.11/33,606.82 = 13,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.11x = 33,606.82 × 13,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.11x = 461,916,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,916,667.06/24,354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.68

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