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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.21, 33,635.05 and 13,766.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.21, 33,635.05 and 13,766.83 is: 18,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.21 : 33,635.05 = 13,766.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.21/33,635.05 = 13,766.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.21x = 33,635.05 × 13,766.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.21x = 463,048,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,048,015.39/24,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.90

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