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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.83, 33,664.43 and 13,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.83, 33,664.43 and 13,784.24 is: 19,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.83 : 33,664.43 = 13,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.83/33,664.43 = 13,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.83x = 33,664.43 × 13,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.83x = 464,038,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,038,582.58/24,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.01

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