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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.72, 33,621.24 and 13,754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.72, 33,621.24 and 13,754.34 is: 18,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.72 : 33,621.24 = 13,754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.72/33,621.24 = 13,754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.72x = 33,621.24 × 13,754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.72x = 462,437,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,437,966.18/24,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,980.60

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