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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.82, 33,623.19 and 13,754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.82, 33,623.19 and 13,754.90 is: 18,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.82 : 33,623.19 = 13,754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.82/33,623.19 = 13,754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.82x = 33,623.19 × 13,754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.82x = 462,483,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,483,700.19/24,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,981.62

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