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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.44, 33,619.50 and 13,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.44, 33,619.50 and 13,753.06 is: 18,978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.44 : 33,619.50 = 13,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.44/33,619.50 = 13,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.44x = 33,619.50 × 13,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.44x = 462,371,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,371,000.67/24,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.85

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