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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.93, 33,668.76 and 13,786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.93, 33,668.76 and 13,786.93 is: 19,025.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.93 : 33,668.76 = 13,786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.93/33,668.76 = 13,786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.93x = 33,668.76 × 13,786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.93x = 464,188,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,188,837.31/24,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,025.75

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